Lorraine Boissoneault

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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