The word "mole" suggests a small, furry burrowing animal to many. But in this TED-Ed lesson, we look at the concept of the mole in chemistry.

He recently taught us what a mole is. I used to think a mole was just an animal like me, but I learned it’s also a way chemists measure things that are so small we can’t even see. A mole of something ...

Within the animal kingdom, most people would agree that marsupials are among the oddest of the bunch. Some examples of ...

As in some insect species, the queen is the only naked mole rat female to breed and bear young. Worker animals dig the burrows that the whole clan inhabits, using their prominent teeth and snouts.

Let’s face it, moles aren’t exactly popular with many homeowners. They have a reputation for defacing lawns with their below ...

Image by Joel Sartore/ Photo Ark. The remarkable nose of the star-nosed mole (Condylura cristata). Seeing a star-nosed mole in person is special. Discovering new insights into the biology of this ...