If Earth had the same diameter as the head of a pushpin, how much would all of the other celestial bodies in the universe need to shrink to scale proportionally? It’s a fun, ridiculous question and ...

This image shows a comparison of the size of the baby Parasaurolophus (green) to adult Parasaurolophus, as well as an adult and baby human. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the ...

Chances are, you can easily recognize the bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus). After all, how many other birds can you think of that have those iconic brown feathers and white heads? However, when ...

Mentioning body size when it’s not relevant can contribute to antifat attitudes and behavior and create harm. For example, unnecessarily discussing weight in the context of health may imply that high ...

For decades, society has reinforced the idea that a thin body is the pinnacle of health, happiness, and success. This cultural obsession with thinness—known as the "thin ideal"—has been perpetuated by ...