Learn about the levels of organization in biology, specifically ecology, and get a diagram of the levels. See examples in nature. Levels of Organization in Biology This entry was posted on February 13, 2024 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on February 18, 2026)
Learn about superconductors and superconductivity. Get examples of superconducting materials, learn how the process works, and see its uses. Superconductors and Superconductivity This entry was posted on February 11, 2024 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on May 23, 2026)
Learn about tectonic plates in geology. Get a tectonic plate map, learn the names of the major plates, and discover the types of boundaries. Tectonic Plates This entry was posted on February 10, 2024 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on April 8, 2026)
Learn about brumation in reptiles and amphibians. Get the definition and examples and see how it differs from hibernation and torpor. What Is Brumation? Definition and Examples This entry was posted on February 7, 2024 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on May 30, 2026)
Learn about herbivores, carnivores, and omnivores. Get the definitions of the terms and examples of animals in each dietary group. Herbivores, Carnivores, and Omnivores This entry was posted on February 6, 2024 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on July 26, 2026)
Get interesting facts about hail. Learn what hail is and how it forms. Discover how it differs from graupel, sleet, and snow. What Is Hail? Definition, Formation, and Facts This entry was posted on February 4, 2024 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on April 15, 2026)
Learn about the layers of the Sun. Get a diagram and see the names and features of the different parts of our favorite star. Layers of the Sun – Diagram and Facts This entry was posted on February 3, 2024 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on March 25, 2026)