Koalas sleep for 22 hours of the day. Why is this? Discover the lifestyle of this marsupial, which lives in very distinct social groups.



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2 million years ago, two species of apeman had evolved different strategies to survive the African environment. When the landscape changed, which would continue on the path to becoming human, and why? Biology - Adaptation And Evolution -...

Discover why fat is important to our bodies, how and why it is stored - and why getting rid of excess body fat is so much more difficult than gaining it in the first place. Biology - Healthy Living - Fat is stored by the body when you...

The final chapter in the journey of food through our digestive system: how bacteria transforms undigested matter into waste. Biology - Human Body - Learning Points. The large intestine is around 1.5m long and 6-7cm wide. The large...

Malnutrition is the biggest risk to health worldwide. It has become a common problem in the developing world. What is it and how does it develop? Biology - Healthy Living - Malnutrition is a chronic lack of nutrients. Malnutrition is the...

Proteins are at the root of virtually all bodily functions, from growth to metabolism to transporting oxygen around the body. Learn how your body makes or ingests all the protein you need. Chemistry - Chemical Industries - Learning...

Studies suggest that eating more fish oil could help prevent you committing murder... but does a correlation prove eating seafood is the cause? Maths - Statistics And Probability A Twig Math Film. Reinforce and extend the learning...

Discover which foods are vital for a healthy diet. What should you be eating, how much, and why? Biology - Healthy Living - Learning Points. You need a balanced diet to be healthy. A balanced diet is varied and contains different amounts...

How an investigation into a skin disease in the American Deep South revealed the true value of a healthy diet - and what happens when you don't consume enough vitamins. Biology - Healthy Living - A lack of specific vitamins can cause...

What would happen if we removed one of our three basic food groups? Discover how reducing your intake of carbohydrates and increasing protein can affect your body. Chemistry - Chemical Industries - Learning Points. A low-carbohydrate,...

Discover why fitness is not always obvious from appearance. Rather, it is a measurement of how well your body operates on a daily basis. Find out how BMI, heart rate and blood pressure indicate how fit you are. Biology - Healthy Living -...

Over 400 million people suffer from diabetes globally. What is diabetes, how is it caused, and what role does insulin play in its onset and treatment? Biology - Healthy Living - Learning Points. Insulin is a hormone that controls glucose...

Your outward appearance can be affected by what you put in your body as well as external factors. What are the vital nutrients for beautiful skin, hair and nails? Biology - Healthy Living - Learning Points. A balanced diet is the key to...

The story of an extreme experiment which reversed scientific opinion on the health effects of omega-3 fatty acids. Chemistry - Chemical Industries - Learning Points. In 1979, Prof Sinclair conducted an extreme experiment to prove his...

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A Twig Tidbit Film - Jigsaw. An image is slowly revealed as pieces of the jigsaw are removed. The...

Hummingbirds are extremely active animals. Learn how they manage to fuel their busy lifestyles.
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Carbohydrates are measured indirectly, rather than using experimental methods. First, the amount of other nutrients in the food (protein, fats, water, ash, and alcohol) is determined individually. We then subtract the sum of these...

Explore the vibrant world of 'Rainforest Animals' and meet the incredible creatures living in this lush habitat! A captivating adventure for kids to learn about diversity and conservation.

Weird History Food will tell you who exactly built the Food Pyramid. While the Egyptian Pyramids have created vast conspiracies about who made them, the American Food Pyramid is pretty obvious - Big Food Business. Get your veggies,...

Join us on a journey through Europe and Western Asia as we explore the world of Neanderthals. Discover how they adapted to fluctuating climates, hunted large animals, and foraged for plants. Learn about their sophisticated tools,...

Explore how the body metabolizes food and uses stored fat during periods of caloric deficit. This video discusses the physiological processes involved in weight loss, including the role of liver glycogen stores and the shift to fat...

This video delves into the 5:2 diet, where individuals eat normally for five days and restrict calories significantly on two non-consecutive days. It covers the principles behind intermittent fasting, its benefits for weight loss, and...