An Egg Is Just One Cell
Adults Biology
One of Earth's biggest cells is one you're probably really familiar with.
Is Soil Alive?
Adults Biology
Soil doesn't seem like it's "alive", yet it functions like a living thing in lots of key ways.
The Venus Fly Trap’s Deadly Speed | Natural Born Killers | BBC Earth
Adults Biology
On wrong step and these insects are snapped up!
Why do cats have vertical pupils? - Emma Bryce
Adults Biology
Dive into the incredible diversity of animal pupils, and how the different shapes indicate the animal’s role in an ecosystem.
Sir David Attenborough Gives a Lesson on Seeds | The Green Planet | BC Earth
Adults Biology
Giant seeds, tiny seeds, floaty seeds and flying seeds. Sir David Attenborough gives us a quick biology lesson in all of them.
What Happens To Your Body When You Stop Drinking Alcohol
Adults Biology
Drinking alcohol is one of the most popular things to do across the globe. Some people spend their entire weekends sitting at the bar, but consuming alcohol on a daily or weekly basis can have extremely negative effects on the body.
You Are Immune Against Every Disease
Adults Biology
You are not a person, you are a planet, made of roughly 40 trillion cells. There is so much of you, that if your cells were human-sized, you would be as big as 20 Mount Everests.
The Snowflake Mystery
Adults Biology
Dr Ken Libbrecht is the world expert on snowflakes, designer of custom snowflakes, snowflake consultant for the movie Frozen - his photos appear on postage stamps all over the world.
Catching Criminals Using Their Relative's DNA
Adults Biology
Your genetic code is probably already in a database, without you ever giving a sample or permission.
You could have a secret twin (but not the way you think) - Kayla Mandel Sheets
Adults Biology
While searching for a kidney donor, Karen Keegan stumbled upon a mystery. After undergoing genetic testing, it turned out that some of her cells had a completely different set of genes from the others.
Earth's mysterious red glow, explained - Zoe Pierrat
Adults Biology
Explore the phenomenon and uses of chlorophyll fluorescence, a small amount of light emitted by plants during photosynthesis.
This Virus Shouldn't Exist (But it Does)
Adults Biology
Hidden in the microverse all around you, there is a merciless war being fought by the true rulers of this planet, microorganisms.
The rise of the planet of the trilobites - Nigel Hughes
Adults Biology
Discover the creatures known as trilobites, one of Earth’s most successful early animals, and find out what led to their extinction.
Why Sharks Are Covered In Teeth
Adults Biology
Sharks wouldn’t be known for their fierce teeth today if it weren’t for their ancient scales.
How Fevers REALLY Work
Adults Biology
Fevers are one of our best weapons against infections, but they don't work like you might think.
Why It's Good To Have A Weak Hand
Adults Biology
We might have a strong hand because having a weak hand is actually useful.
Human Body 101 | National Geographic
Adults Biology
How does the human body work? What roles do the digestive, reproductive, and other systems play?
Why We Faint (When Other Animals Don't)
Adults Biology
Humans are the only animals known to faint due to triggers like shock, fear, or pain; this is due to a combination of our massive brains and upright stance.
Proteins: Explained
Adults Biology
You might already know that proteins are a fundamental part of your diet, but they're much more than that.
Which Will Kill You First?
Adults Biology
The body can get a whole lot colder - but not a whole lot hotter - before we die. Why is that?