Body hair has long been wrapped in myth, stereotype, and cultural judgment. Some populations are routinely described as ...

Scientists have found that human hair growth does not grow by being pushed out of the root; it's actually pulled upward by a force associated with a hidden network of moving cells. The findings ...

Tightly curled and long scalp hair of ancient hominins could have evolved to shield the scalp from the sun, reduce heat transmission due to the air pockets between the curls and minimize water loss ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Bad hair days are simply part of life. Scientists are starting to ...

Can an ancient herb help grow and repair human hair? Science says yes! While anyone with thinning locks or bald spots who’s been on the hunt for a hair growth recipe has probably come across rosemary ...

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Human hair recovered in a Mediterranean island cave has yielded Europe’s oldest direct evidence of people taking hallucinogenic drugs, researchers say. By around 3,000 years ago, visitors at Es ...

According to a fascinating new study, curly locks are better than straight hair at keeping your scalp cool. Researchers shone bright lights on a manakin, named Newton, with three different wigs—one ...