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  1. History of the Cell: Discovering the Cell - Education

    Oct 19, 2023 · Initially discovered by Robert Hooke in 1665, the cell has a rich and interesting history that has ultimately given way to many of today’s scientific advancements.

  2. Cell Theory - National Geographic Society

    Oct 19, 2023 · The invention of the microscope led to the discovery of the cell by Hooke. While looking at cork, Hooke observed box-shaped structures, which he called “cells” as they reminded him of the …

  3. Cell Biology - National Geographic Society

    Initially discovered by Robert Hooke in 1665, the cell has a rich and interesting history that has ultimately given way to many of today’s scientific advancements.

  4. Theory of Evolution - Education

    Oct 19, 2023 · The theory of evolution is a shortened form of the term “theory of evolution by natural selection,” which was proposed by Charles Darwin and Alfred Russel Wallace in the nineteenth century.

  5. History and Branches of Anthropology - Education

    Jun 18, 2025 · Geneticists study DNA, a chemical in every living cell of every organism. DNA studies suggest all human beings descend from a group of ancestors, some of whom began to migrate out of …

  6. Continental Drift - National Geographic Society

    Jun 4, 2025 · The theory of continental drift is most associated with the scientist Alfred Wegener. In the early 20th century, Wegener published a paper explaining his theory that the continental landmasses …

  7. Core

    Jun 5, 2025 · In the lab, the most valuable tool for studying forces and reactions at the core is the diamond anvil cell. Diamond anvil cells use the hardest substance on Earth (diamonds) to simulate …

  8. Paleontology - Education | National Geographic Society

    Oct 15, 2024 · Paleontology is the study of the history of life on Earth as based on fossils. Fossils are the remains of plants, animals, fungi, bacteria, and single- celled living things that have been fully or …

  9. Origins of the Universe 101 - National Geographic Society

    Oct 19, 2023 · Throughout history, countless myths and scientific theories have tried to explain the universe's origins. The most widely accepted explanation is the big bang theory. Learn about the …

  10. Core

    Jun 5, 2025 · In the lab, the most valuable tool for studying forces and reactions at the core is the diamond anvil cell. Diamond anvil cells use the hardest substance on Earth (diamonds) to simulate …