Learn about the 5 groups of vertebrates. Get examples of each group and learn about their characteristics. 5 Groups of Vertebrates – Characteristics and Examples This entry was posted on June 29, 2022 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on June 9, 2026)
Learn about the composition of the universe in terms of element abundance. Find out about the most abundant element and those that are rare. Composition of the Universe – Element Abundance This entry was posted on June 28, 2022 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on May 16, 2026)
Learn about carnivorous plants, including the Venus fly trap, pitcher plant, and honeydew. Find out how the plants catch and eat insects. Carnivorous Plants This entry was posted on June 26, 2022 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on January 10, 2026)
Learn the difference between amphibians and reptiles. Compare and contrast them and get examples of each type of animal. Amphibians vs Reptiles – What’s the Difference? This entry was posted on June 25, 2022 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on June 25, 2024)
Learn about nucleosynthesis including Big Bang and stellar nucleosynthesis and other processes that make elements. Nucleosynthesis – How Elements Are Made This entry was posted on June 22, 2022 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on February 28, 2026)
Learn what RNA is and get information about its appearance, bases, function, and properties. Explore the different types of ribonucleic acid. What Is RNA? RNA Facts This entry was posted on June 21, 2022 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on December 2, 2025)
Learn about phosphorylation in chemistry, including glucose, protein, and oxidative phosphorylation. See the importance of the reaction. Phosphorylation – Oxidative, Protein, and Glucose This entry was posted on June 19, 2022 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on December 2, 2025)
Learn about latitude and longitude and how they represent a location on Earth. See how to read coordinates in this coordinate system. Latitude and Longitude This entry was posted on June 18, 2022 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on March 21, 2026)
Learn how to perform the flame test in chemistry. Get a chart of flame test colors and learn how the technique works. Flame Test Colors and Procedure (Chemistry) This entry was posted on June 15, 2022 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on August 24, 2024)