When someone describes themselves as “big-boned,” they’re usually trying to explain why they appear larger even when eating reasonably well or exercising regularly. The phrase has become cultural ...

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 ...