It's hard to escape childhood without racking up a few scars. Why do these leftover reminders of a painful cut or crash look different from the rest of our skin? And why do they stick around for so long after the incident that caused...

Camels are so well adapted to the desert that it's hard to imagine them living anywhere else. But what if we have them pegged all wrong? What if those big humps, feet and eyes were evolved for a different climate and a different time? In...

There’s a connective tissue running all throughout your body that not only holds all your muscles and organs together, but also has sensory and mechanical properties that may explain some poorly understood medical phenomena.

Ancient skeletons can tell us a great deal about the past, including the age, gender and even the social status of its former owner. But how can we know all of these details simply by examining some old, soil-caked bones? Farnaz Khatibi...

Science is delicious.

Those eerie shining orbs staring at you from the bushes when you take the trash out at night could be any number of animals, but why do their eyes glow like that?

What do you get when you combine the strongest materials from the plant world with the most elastic ones from the insect kingdom? Super-performing materials that might transform ... everything. Nanobiotechnologist Oded Shoseyov walks us...

Do your nose and ears keep growing as you age? #shorts #science

Almost everyone has a scar that tells a story, but have you ever wondered why exactly scars form in the first place?

Today Hank wraps up our look at Connective Tissues with a discussion of its various types and a breakdown of what you can and can't easily break down. Also chicken.
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Image-maker Alexander Tsiaras shares a powerful medical visualization, showing human development from conception to birth and beyond. (Some graphic images.)

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There is more than one type of bone in the human body. Anatomists usually consider 5 different types, based on structure and function. Histologically, we can even split them into 2, or more. In this video, you'll meet all the types of...

Ever wonder why bones can survive hundreds of years without decomposing? This is due to the unique composition of bone. Bone is primarily composed of a very stable protein called collagen and the mineral calcium. The association between...

Your outward appearance can be affected by what you put in your body as well as external factors. What are the vital nutrients for beautiful skin, hair and nails? Biology - Healthy Living - Learning Points. A balanced diet is the key to...

Uncover the art of selecting and cooking the perfect steak. Learn about different beef cuts, the impact of collagen on tenderness, and how fat enhances flavor. Experience the scientific journey from pasture to plate, including how aging...

Dive into the fascinating differences in how men and women age, with a close look at skin elasticity, hair loss patterns, and weight distribution changes over the years. Discover the science behind why these changes occur and practical...

Discover the latest scientific innovations aimed at combating common skin concerns: cellulite and stretch marks. This video explains why these skin conditions predominantly affect women and introduces cutting-edge treatments like...

Dietary supplements have become a staple of the American diet, with half of all American adults taking a multivitamin or other dietary supplement regularly. But how much of the supplements craze is backed by research? With a panel of...

Botox is the top non-surgical beauty procedure in the country, and now even being used non-cosmetically. But is it really something to consider in your 20s and 30s? We’re joined by Board-Certified dermatologists Dr. Alexis Stephens and...

In this video, Jonathan from the Institute of Human Anatomy discusses how exercise influences bone density and architecture, as well as the different types of exercise that influence this.

Beauty face masks promise instant skin hydration to make your skin look more radiant. But do they really increase your skin's moisture? In this video, we show you how to make your own collagen-based hydrogel face mask and how you can...