Editorial Policy
Our approach to science explanations, sources, AI assistance, and corrections.
Clear explanations and visible limits
We aim to answer the question early, explain the underlying mechanism, and distinguish established knowledge from uncertainty. An explanation is not a new experiment or an original research paper.
Sources and evidence
References belong beside the claims they support. Readers should check primary studies, official scientific institutions, or established reference works for important claims. A reference title or link is not proof that every claim in an article has been verified. We do not invent citations, credentials, or review endorsements.
AI assistance and editorial pen names
This publication uses AI-assisted drafting and automated checks. Displayed writer names are editorial pen names, not verified scientists, doctors, or other professional qualifications. Automated checks assess format and completeness; they do not establish scientific accuracy or substitute for expert review.
Editorial images
Homepage feature images are AI-generated editorial illustrations, including images with a photographic appearance. They introduce subjects and do not document a particular experiment, research result, person, location, or event. Concept illustrations are not medical scans, microscopy evidence, or astronomical observations. Articles can be published without an image; their value depends on the explanation and supporting sources.
Health and safety
Human biology and health articles provide general educational context. They are not diagnoses, treatment plans, or individual medical advice. Claims involving medicine, health interventions, or safety need additional source verification before publication.
Advertising and editorial independence
Advertising is currently disabled. If advertising or sponsorship is introduced, it will be clearly identified and kept distinct from article text, navigation, and download controls. Paid placement does not establish scientific validity, and advertising partners do not determine our explanations or corrections. We do not ask readers to click ads to support the site.
Dates and corrections
Publication dates reflect when an article first appeared here. An updated date indicates a change to the published article, not a new scientific finding. To report a problem, use the contact page and include the article URL, the relevant sentence, and supporting evidence.