Scientists have discovered a group of three closely related flowers that seem to break the laws of genetics. These mountain beardtongues are pollinated by either bees or butterflies, but not both, and that's the key to an incredibly...

If you see an acorn sprout under an oak tree, you're seeing that tree's grandchild. Here's why half of all higher plants are invisible, and why it works for them.

Plants are finding their ways into caves, and it's all our fault.

This week, scientists think they may have found a missing link in regards to how plants went from living in the sea to on land, and also, in adorable news, surfing honeybees.

Plants are finding their ways into caves, and it's all our fault.

This week, scientists think they may have found a missing link in regards to how plants went from living in the sea to on land, and also, in adorable news, surfing honeybees.

Plants! If oxygen and good smells aren't enough for you, here's a collection of episodes that might win you over.

More than 90% of the plants on Earth are angiosperms, flowering plants whose seeds are enclosed inside fruit. And they’re everywhere -- but exactly how and when these plants came to be so ubiquitous is one of the most stubborn questions...

This week, science explains the chemical love-connection we share with our dogs, and how some of the most isolated populations of people in the world are different on the inside.

In the early 1800s, explorers Lewis and Clark set out to chart the American West. The Corps of Discovery kick-started decades of Western expansion, at significant cost to Indigenous communities.

In the 1970s and 80s, advances in bioengineering fueled narratives about dangerous plants, reflecting anxieties about genetic experimentation. Stories like Super Mario’s piranha plants and Godzilla, popularized the theme of killer flora....

In the 19th century, advancements in trade and greenhouse technology enabled the global transport of plants, sparking fascination with exotic and sometimes dangerous flora. This led to a rise in fictional tales of carnivorous plants,...

Explore the effects of not showering for a week as Marion tests the limits of personal hygiene under scientific supervision. Discover how our skin's microbial flora adapts and what happens when our usual cleaning routines are...

With various environments better understood, it's now time to look at specific types of organisms. Let's start with plants, also known as flora. We learned about these in the botany series, but now let's contextualize some of that...

Small towns, as well as big cities, across the UK have been holding Black Lives Matter protests and continue to do so. Flora, 23, meets fellow activists Hannah, Annabel and Alex for the first time at the demo they are organising together...

Explain how aluminium is recycled into new aluminium. What other products are made from aluminium?<br/>
Smelting And Refining Aluminium, Part 3

Socotra part 2/2: This video explores the unique culture and biodiversity of Socotra, a remote island off the coast of Yemen. The island's isolation has led to the preservation of an ancient language and culture, as well as a wealth of...

This video follows the success had by villages in Sabah to set up sustainable ecotourism. The Heart of ASEAN: episode 4, part 5/11<br/>

Why is mining important? How is bauxite mined responsibly?<br/>
Smelting And Refining Aluminium, Part 1

How does sand from the Sahara Desert travel around the world? Where does it help or harm other parts of the world?<br/>
Traveling Desert Sand, Part 1

Today you’ll learn advanced 8+ IELTS vocabulary about plants.



You never know what you’ll be asked about on the IELTS Spea

king Exam!

There are some random topics out there, such as...

From foothill elevations to high mountain peaks, hundreds of flower species are found throughout Yosemite National Park. Rangers and scientists describe the rich botanical history and some of the rare plants found here.

In this video, I do a very basic explanation of how the Coronavirus (COVID-19) is tested, according to the CDC's protocol.

Today you’ll hear an 8+ IELTS Part 2 answer about a plant.







Could you speak for 2 minutes about a plant in IEL

TS Speaking Part 2?!

That is a very challenging topi

c card to...