Lipids are biological molecules that store energy, form cell membranes, and act as hormones. Learn types, functions, properties, and effects. Lipids – Definition, Types, Functions, and Importance This entry was posted on March 10, 2026 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on March 21, 2026)
Exocrine glands release substances through ducts. Learn their types, functions, examples, and disorders in this complete biology guide. Exocrine Glands – Definition, Types, Functions, and Examples This entry was posted on March 7, 2026 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on August 4, 2026)
Hiccups explained: what causes hiccups, how they work, types, treatments, and why babies and animals get hiccups. Hiccups – Causes, Mechanism, Types, and Treatments This entry was posted on March 4, 2026 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on May 30, 2026)
Element symbol definition, rules, history, isotope notation, and a complete table of all 118 chemical elements. Element Symbol – Definition, Rules, History, and Table This entry was posted on March 3, 2026 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on March 21, 2026)
Neutron star definition, formation, structure, properties, types, and importance. Learn how these ultra-dense stellar remnants shape the universe. Neutron Star – Definition, Formation, Structure This entry was posted on February 28, 2026 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on July 28, 2026)
Seaborgium facts: discovery, isotopes, chemistry, naming dispute, properties, and position in the periodic table. Seaborgium Facts – Symbol Sg or Atomic Number 106 This entry was posted on February 25, 2026 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on February 28, 2026)
What is acid rain? Learn its causes, chemistry, environmental effects, pH range, and how regulations reduce sulfur and nitrogen pollution. Acid Rain – Definition, Causes, Chemistry, and Effects This entry was posted on February 24, 2026 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on August 1, 2026)
Learn the heliocentric model of the Solar System, its history, evidence, mathematics, and differences from the geocentric model. Heliocentric Model of the Solar System (Heliocentrism) This entry was posted on February 21, 2026 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on May 16, 2026)
Learn what organ systems are, the major human organ systems, how they work together, and how organ systems function in animals and plants. Organ Systems in Biology – Definition, Functions, and Examples This entry was posted on February 18, 2026 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on August 4, 2026)