The tallest man to ever live was Robert Wadlow, who reached a staggering 2.72m. That's equal to a very large male ostrich or Shaquille O'Neal with two bowling pins balanced on his head.

Height is a sensitive topic for many people. While some people do not care about how tall or short they are, for others it is a concerning subject. Growing up we were taught to eat all our vegetables, ...

There are reasons to want to be taller, even if you don't fancy a basketball career or want to strut your stuff as a model on the runway. Surprisingly, being taller can actually influence your ...

Most research on plant stem cells focuses on the tips of roots and shoots, where growth occurs in height. But Ten Tusscher explains that thickness growth is just as essential. “Plants can’t grow ...