Why are tiny ants considered the strongest creatures in the world? An introduction to the square-cube law and why muscle mass (length³) will always outstrip strength (length²). Maths - Number A Twig Math Film....

The largest volumes of methane on Earth are frozen deep underground. Learn how global warming could melt these stores and start the irreversible process predicted by the Clathrate Gun Hypothesis. Earth Science - Human Impacts - Learning...

Every living thing on our planet, from plants to animals, is made up of cells. Cells are the building blocks of life, but what are they and how do they work? Biology - Cells And DNA - Learning Points. All cells have vital genetic...

In 1997, Scottish scientists announced the first successful cloning of an adult animal - Dolly the Sheep. But her birth was mired in controversy. Biology - Cells And DNA - Learning Points. Dolly the sheep was the world's first clone....

We examine the effects of different temperatures and chemicals on the heart rate of Daphnia. A microscope is used to let us see the Daphnia\u2019s heart and establish the heart rate under normal conditions. The heart...

We compare plant cells and animal cells under a microscope to see how they differ. Cheek cells are dyed with methylene blue to make the observations possible. Biology - Cells And DNA - Learning Points. Almost all cells are invisible to...

Find out why the Tasmanian devil is fighting for its life and facing extinction... Biology - Adaptation And Evolution - Learning Points. The Tasmanian devil is a small, carnivorous marsupial. Tasmanian devils are native to the Australian...

Can biofuels become the sustainable fuels of the future? Or does the energy used for their production, and impact on biodiversity mean they do more harm than good? Earth Science - Earth's Resources - Learning Points. Biofuel is cheap to...

An animal without a backbone or spinal column. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science Glossary Films reinforce abstract concepts...

Any living system, such as a plant or animal, that can respond to stimuli, reproduce, grow, and can maintain a stable internal condition in a changing environment. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60...

Dive into the world of manta rays with marine biologist Andrea Marshall, exploring their intelligence, threats, and conservation efforts.

Did you know that the dung beetle is stronger than an elephant?
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The stronger something is, the bigger the...

Exploring the loud sound made by the humpback whale.
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- Vibrations />

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The humpback whale is on
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of the loudest animals on Earth.
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Find out about the extraordinary life cycle of the Pilobolus fungus.
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All living things reproduce.


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Explanation of a food web.
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s - Food webs />

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Herbivores eat only plan
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Carnivores eat only animals....

How does classification work and why is it so important?
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Classification is grouping different living...

A mystery animal has arrived at the zoo. How do we decide where to house it?
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fication keys />

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Classification keys can be...

Discover an animal with no eyes, mouth or heart.
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Material processes - Classifying materials - Propertie
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of materials />

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Porous materials are absorbent due to tiny por
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Find out how fish breathe underwater.
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/> Fish have gills that...

There's a lot of life out there ... and we make sense of it all using kingdoms.
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There are five...

Guess What I Am while developing basic English reading skills.

Guess What I Am while developing basic English reading skills.

Guess What I Am while developing basic English reading skills.

Guess What I Am while developing basic English reading skills.