The prevalence of microplastics and nanoplastics in the human body is an increasing concern. Studies revealed that human ...

New research finds there is significant variation in the anatomy of the human digestive system, with pronounced differences possible between healthy individuals. The finding has implications for ...

Snakes don’t bite and chew like we do. They swallow their food whole, sometimes animals many times bigger than their heads and rely on a digestive system that’s radically different from ours. From ...

There's rarely time to write about every cool science-y story that comes our way. So this year, we're once again running a special Twelve Days of Christmas series of posts, highlighting one science ...

Indian astronaut Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, who is currently on board Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4) at the International Space Station (ISS), shared insights on how human digestion works in space through an ...

Snakes possess a remarkable digestive system, radically different from humans, enabling them to swallow prey whole, sometimes many times larger than their heads. Their flexible jaws, potent stomach ...

Quick-passing fruits and juices leave your stomach within minutes, while heavy proteins can linger for hours. Understanding ...