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Antibiotics
Discover why antibiotics have become one of the most frequently used medicines. And why their efficiency is threatened by the emergence of superbugs. Biology - Healthy Living - Sir Alexander Fleming discovered the first antibiotic for...
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Healthy Teeth - Dental Care Tips
Your teeth are exceptionally strong, but without the proper care they can be easily damaged. Learn how a few simple steps can help avoid tooth decay. Biology - Healthy Living - Learning Points. A build-up of plaque on your teeth can lead...
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How to Make Fake Snow
Snow forms in the atmosphere as a result of water molecules attaching themselves to nuclei bacteria. But scientists have found ways to manipulate the freezing process of water and the production of these nuclei to create snow...
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Oceans: The Abyss
In the ocean abyss – the deepest of all aquatic ecosystems – life is rare. But a few well-adapted creatures do survive in the most inhospitable habitat on Earth. Biology - Ecosystems - Learning Points. The abyssopelagic zone (or the...
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Microbes in Milk
We examine the number of microorganisms in different types of milk using resazurin indicator. Samples of pasteurised milk, UHT milk and powdered milk are left in the open for three days before resazurin indicator is added and the samples...
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Anaerobic Respiration: Observing Yeast's Oxygen-Free Energy Production
We use yeast to let us observe anaerobic respiration. The yeast is added to warm water and glucose. A layer of oil is placed over the solution so that no oxygen is available. The solution starts to bubble and the gas produced passes...
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Forensics: Bog Bodies
A look at the ancient preserved bodies that forensic scientists can examine in order to gain a better understanding of our ancient past. Chemistry - Atoms And Bonding - Learning Points. Forensic scientists can help us understand our...
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Natural Versus Artificial
Are all artificial chemicals bad for our health? Revealing the health implications of natural and artificial chemicals, and the natural chemicals which can be deadly. Chemistry - Chemical Industries - Learning Points. All matter consists...
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Fermentation: The Chemical Process Behind Everyday Foods
Discover the chemical process which produces some of our most common foodstuffs, from bread to yoghurt, to wine and vinegar. Chemistry - Chemical Industries - Learning Points. Fermentation is the process of converting sugar and other...
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Microorganisms – Did you know?
Did you know that microorganisms were the first forms of life on Earth? Life processes - Humans and other animals - Microorganisms Learning Points The first forms of life were microorganisms. A Twig Tidbit Film - Did you know? A...
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Microorganisms – True or false
True or false ... Life on Earth could not exist without microorganisms? Life processes - Humans and other animals - Microorganisms Learning Points Life on Earth could not exist without microorganisms. A Twig Tidbit Film - True or False?...
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What is soil?
Discover the millions of microorganisms in soil. Material processes - Classifying materials - Soil Learning Points Soil is a mixture of rock particles, organic matter, air and water. Soil is formed over many years when rock is weathered...
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Journey to the abyss
Plunge to the deepest and most difficult place to live on Earth. People and places - Physical geography - Climate Learning Points A biome's unique climate means that only particular plants and animals can survive there. Temperature and...
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Healthy Teeth - Tooth Care
Top tips for keeping your teeth healthy. Life processes - Humans and other animals - Teeth Learning Points Bacteria in the mouth produce plaque. Acid produced by plaque attacks the enamel on teeth. Brushing teeth twice a day helps...
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The common cold
Everybody catches a cold at some point in life ... but how do they get infected? Life processes - Humans and other animals - Reducing the spread of disease Learning Points Colds are caused by viruses that spread from person to person....
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Filtration on the ISS
How do astronauts aboard the International Space Station drink water recycled from their own urine? Material processes - Separating mixtures - Separation by filtration Learning Points Filtration can be used to purify liquids. Filtration...
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What is a microorganism?
Microorganisms live everywhere on Earth, but what are they and how do they affect humans? Life processes - Humans and other animals - Microorganisms Learning Points Microorganisms are so small they can only be seen with a microscope....
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The mystery of the narwhal tooth
The narwhal is known as the 'unicorn of the ocean' ... but what exactly is that horn for? Life processes - Humans and other animals - Teeth Learning Points The narwhal's unusual tooth is a sensory organ. A Twig Context Film. Reinforce...
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Kingdoms
There's a lot of life out there ... and we make sense of it all using kingdoms. Life processes - Variation and classification - Classifying living things Learning Points There are five kingdoms: animal, plant, fungi, protoctista and...
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Function of teeth
Why do we have teeth and how are they different to those of other animals? Life processes - Humans and other animals - Teeth Learning Points Different teeth serve different functions. Carnivores, omnivores and herbivores have different...
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The spread of disease
Discover how a disease can spread from person to person. Life processes - Humans and other animals - Reducing the spread of disease Learning Points Microorganisms such as viruses and bacteria spread disease. The immune system sends white...
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How to grow Fish Poo Salad!? | Aquaponics for Kids | Maddie Moate
learn more about Aquaponics, a fascinating closed-loop food production system that produces fish and food with very little human interaction.
Bedtime History
Louis Pasteur for Kids | Bedtime History
Join us as we explore the incredible life and groundbreaking discoveries of Louis Pasteur, the father of microbiology. From his early experiments in fermentation to his development of pasteurization, Pasteur's work revolutionized science...
Weird History
All The Weird Things That Happen After You Flush The Toilet
If you underwent potty training, you definitely know the process of flushing the toilet, though you probably don't know how toilets work. Like the causes behind airline turbulence, what happens when you flush the toilet is likely...