Our bones did not begin deep inside the body. They started in the skin, not long after the first complex animals took shape.

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 ...

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

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

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 ...

Deep inside a fossil-filled cave in the Dominican Republic, researchers uncovered evidence of an unexpected interaction ...

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 ...