Learn about blood vessels in the human body. Explore the types of vessels, their functions, and their anatomy. Blood Vessels – Types, Function, Anatomy This entry was posted on April 30, 2025 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on April 8, 2026)
Learn about the Hertzsprung-Russell diagram in astronomy, including what it is, how it classifies stars, and its applications. Hertzsprung-Russell Diagram in Astronomy This entry was posted on April 29, 2025 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on July 29, 2026)
Learn about tissue types and functions in humans, other animals, and plants. Get examples and a PDF study guide. Tissue Types and Functions This entry was posted on April 23, 2025 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on March 24, 2026)
Learn about rivers in geology. Get the river definition, learn how one forms, get examples, and discover interesting facts. River – Definition, Formation, Facts This entry was posted on April 22, 2025 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on September 30, 2026)
Get neodymium facts. Discover the uses (including magnets), properties, and sources of the element with symbol Nd and atomic number 61. Neodymium Facts – Symbol Nd or Atomic Number 60 This entry was posted on April 19, 2025 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on April 20, 2025)
Learn about periodic table periods. Get the period definition, list of elements in each, and trends within periods. Periodic Table Periods – Period Definition, List, Trends This entry was posted on April 16, 2025 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on July 1, 2026)
Learn about the parts of the heart. Get facts about human heart anatomy and function and free PDF worksheets for studying. Parts of the Heart – Human Heart Anatomy and Worksheets This entry was posted on April 15, 2025 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on April 8, 2026)
Learn the parts of a microscope, what they do, and how a microscope works. Get a free printable PDF microscope study guide. Parts of a Microscope and Microscopy Study Guide This entry was posted on April 12, 2025 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on June 5, 2025)
Learn about transcription in biology. See the definition, function, and steps of transcription. Learn about regulation and diseases. Transcription in Biology – Steps, Functions, Regulation Recently updated ! This entry was posted on April 9, 2025 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on October 14, 2026)