Some adults do indeed have more than 206 bones. These extras, known as accessory bones or supernumerary bones, may occur when ...

We don’t mean to alarm you, but there’s a skeleton inside of you RIGHT NOW! (At least, we hope there is.) This week, we’re taking an inside look at an anatomical Halloween staple. * We could probably ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Your body contains the stuff of rocks: the calcium-based minerals in ...

As we age, the health of our bones becomes increasingly important. Osteoporosis, a condition characterized by weakened bones, affects millions, leading to fractures and reduced quality of life. Among ...

Researchers have uncovered thousands of preserved metabolic molecules inside fossilized bones millions of years old, offering ...

Get ready, because what I'm about to tell you isn't just a passing trend—science backs it up! And the news is fantastic and super practical. When you think of "resistance training," maybe you picture ...

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From bone-wearing caterpillars to revived ancient wolves, 2025 delivered discoveries that unsettled science and stretched ...

The remains were excavated in 1868 and have been missing for nearly a century. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. The long-lost ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. To keep warm during the most recent ice age, early humans needed ...

Last week, we took a quick look at bones by size, structure and type. Now comes the painful part, where we take a nice trip to the hospital and explore what happens when you break those bones. We’re ...