This article highlights some common plants and animals typically found in British hedgerows, with some observation hints for quick identification.

Feb 25, 2011 – Linda Smallwood

There are a variety of compounds present around us in our daily lives that can potentially affect our health. Learn more about endocrine disruptors here.

Feb 25, 2011 – Terry Petano

Though cloning's potential benefits may be intriguing, there's a darker side to this process that threatens the very core of humanity.

Feb 22, 2011 – Bailey Bloxsome

Learn about tight junctions, adhesive belt junctions, gap junctions and desmosomes. Structure and function of intercellular junctions.

Feb 14, 2011 – Kristin Dorman

The male brain and the female brain possess surprising differences. Read this article to learn more.

Feb 13, 2011 – Maggie Harries

Cordyceps are beneficial to health. Known by Tibetans as 'winter bug, summer grass', they're harvested in summer to be used in traditional Chinese medicine.

Feb 5, 2011 – Rhys Emmanuel

A study about biology teachers in the US reveals that many teachers fall short when it comes to educating on evolution. Many refuse to endorse it.

Jan 31, 2011 – Chelsea Hoffman

Understand similarities and differences of the smooth ER and rough ER. Learn functional and structural properties of the endoplasmic reticulum.

Jan 22, 2011 – Kristin Dorman

Compare and contrast lysosomes and peroxisomes to better understand their roles within the cell. Learn to identify these important organelles.

Jan 22, 2011 – Kristin Dorman

Why do old men seem to have such large, floppy ears? An examination of the biological mechanism that causes large ears to be recorded in elderly subjects.

Jan 17, 2011 – Debra Cane

Lyrebirds mimic mechanical sounds. Blackbirds memorise human melodies. Warblers imitate other bird species. Sparrows' musical learning is socially tutored.

Jan 9, 2011 – Alan Dale

A potentially devastating chrysanthemum rust fungus was found in Santa Barbara County in October, 2010, but was eradicated within two months.

Jan 7, 2011 – Helga George

Do it yourself pest control puts homeowners in control of their own problems. Whether you have bats, mice, or ants you can eliminate them on your own.

Jan 6, 2011 – Kendra Dahlstrom

Anyone plagued with stinky insects wants to get rid of their stink bugs. Elimination of these creatures isn't too difficult if you know what you're doing.

Jan 5, 2011 – Kendra Dahlstrom

Stink bug identification helps gardeners and homeowners determine which pests they have on their property and how to adequately eliminate them.

Jan 5, 2011 – Kendra Dahlstrom

With over 7 million acres of land overtaken by kudzu, the United States is fighting a losing battle against the invasive vine.

Dec 27, 2010 – Mary Beth Miller

Advances in PCR methods have dramatically altered not only the ways in which DNA sequences can be analyzed but also the characterization of messenger RNA.

Dec 19, 2010 – Kenneth Rosen

The cells of plants are eukaryotic, with a nucleus, a vacuole, membrane-bound organelles and a cell wall. Here's a summary of their structure and function.

Dec 1, 2010 – Tami Port

Recent studies of Chaga, published in peer reviewed journals, offer insight into its potential use in the fight against Cancer.

Nov 29, 2010 – Mike Kempenich

The Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is an ever-changing example of ecological succession, particularly secondary succession.

Nov 16, 2010 – Diane Ursu