Plant reproduction comes in two types: sexual and asexual. Sexual reproduction is similar to human reproduction, in which male pollen and female ovarian germ cells fuse into a new organism that inherits the genes of both parents. Asexual...

The limbic system is the term for various parts of the brain involved in emotions such as fear, aggression, and attraction, and behaviors related to these emotions, as well as memory, learning, and senses. The four important parts of the...

The heart is practically immune to getting cancer. 2 in 100,000 of those who have cancer are those with a primary cancer of the heart. That is an astonishing low number. So, what is so special about the heart that it rarely, if ever,...

The 24-hour day concept comes from the ancient Egyptians. They divided the day into 10 hours with devices like shadow clocks and then added one hour at each end (one for twilight and one at the end of the day). Later, a T-shaped bar was...

Discover Martin Phillips' 14-year quest to rebuild a Spitfire, a symbol of freedom and heritage.<br/>

The joining together of two or more distinct parts to make a unified whole.
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Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions....

Your body can get confused by different incoming signals. A look at how the ears, eyes, organs and muscles combine to detect motion, and what happens when they're out of sync.



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How fractions are used in music – and Pythagoras built a whole musical scale based on fractions! Maths - Number A Twig Math Film. Reinforce and extend the learning required by the curriculum. Twig’s context films show abstract concepts...

Melting icecaps are threatening one of the most important currents in the world, the Great Ocean Conveyor. If it stopped, it could have devastating impacts on our climate. Earth Science - Human Impacts - Learning Points. The Great Ocean...

How do plants reproduce? How is pollen dispersed and how does it develop into a seed? Discover the vital role flowers play in plant reproduction. Biology - Plants - Learning Points. Flowers are the reproductive part of most plants. The...

A demonstration of how hi-fi speakers use a clever combination of electronics and magnetism to convert electrical impulses into sound waves, which our brain then interprets as music. Physics - Electricity And Circuits - Learning Points....

Cancers claim more lives every year than any other disease, and come in many forms such as lung cancer, bowl cancer and breast cancer. Why are cancers so deadly and how can we treat them? Biology - Cells And DNA - Learning Points. There...

While it might seem that beauty is in the eye of the beholder, two universal factors transcend cultures. Discover how symmetry and proportion relate to our perception of attractiveness. Maths - Measurement A Twig Math Film. Reinforce and...

Find out more about the range of toxins in cigarettes and the serious damage they can cause to smoker's lungs. Biology - Human Body - Learning Points. Cigarette smoke damages the lungs. The chemicals in cigarettes irritate the lung...

We dissect and examine a cow\u2019s heart to show the position and function of different parts. This includes the coronary artery, ventricles, atria, pericardium and the thickness of the muscle tissue. Biology - Human Body - Learning...

How the four sensory receptors in our skin, which detect heat, cold, pain and pressure, help us to feel an object, and can even help us tell if we like something or not. Biology - Being Human - Learning Points. The skin contains millions...

True or false ... Some flowers only bloom at night time?
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Some plants bloom at night.


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Why do some animals have tougher skins than others?
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Explore the substances that make up blood and why it is classed as a mixture.
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Mixtures do not react...

Journey to the centre of the Earth.
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This film examines the tell-tale signs of air pollution and how its effects can be catastrophic to ecosystems.
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Seashells are usually found on beaches. How have some ended up at the top of this mountain?
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A mountain is an area of...

Every organism is made up of cells, but what exactly is a cell?
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We all know that bees and other insects play an important part in helping plants grow...but what actually is pollination? <br/>