Lorraine Boissoneault

Unraveling the History of Human Hair

Archaeologists and geneticists are looking at how human hair, and its countless hair types, evolved over millennia. Their research could shed light on the habits of our ancestors.... READ ON

10 Incredible Facts About the Placenta

Everything you wanted to know about this mysterious but mighty transient organ.... READ ON

15 of the World’s Funkiest Fungi

There's a big wide world beyond common molds and mushrooms—and some of it is very strange.... READ ON

8 Aromatic Facts About the Nose

Including: Plastic surgeons have a nifty way to regrow your nose—on your forehead.... READ ON

What Can Urban Wildlife Teach Us About Pollution?

Pigeons are like urban canaries in a coal mine. But they're not the only ones cluing us in.... READ ON

Mushrooms Can Make It Rain—And a Lot More

These mostly earth-dwelling organisms can stimulate rain in the atmosphere—and a lot more.... READ ON

The Uterus: A Natural History

At only 3 inches long and weighing about 60 grams, the uterus isn’t a flashy, attention-grabbing organ. But it is pretty amazing.... READ ON

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