Biology


Brink of Extinction 6 min.

Roughly 1 million species of wildlife face extinction worldwide, according to a recent United Nations report. Ecologist and author Rebecca Nesbit joins Geoff Bennett to discuss the ethics and decision-making process behind figuring out which species to save.

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Rewild 60 min.

Temperatures are rising and biodiversity collapsing at an unprecedented rate in the history of mankind. Almost 60% of wild animals have disappeared in the last 40 years. And the reason is always the same: the presence of man. Man whose activities emit greenhouse gases. Man who destroys living things and all animal species through deforestation, intensive agriculture, mining, and fossil extraction....

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How Do We Test for Biological Molecules? 2 min.

Practical science is always enjoyable, so how can you test for 5 key biological substances?

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How Does the Circulatory System Work? 3 min.

Your heart is alway pumping blood around your body. This short film doesn't miss a beat, and explains how the circulatory system works.

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How Does the Urinary System Work 3 min.

The kidneys are amazing as they filter blood to excrete urine. This film explores how this happens.

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How is Gas Exchanged During Respiration? 3 min.

Take in a breath of fresh air as we investigate how gas exchange occurs at the alveolus.

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What are Xylem and Phloem? 2 min.

An outline of the functions of the xylem and phloem.

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What is a Dichotomous Key? 2 min.

A dichotomous key is a tool for classifying organisms based on how similar they are to each other. It involves asking a series of questions, each with only two possible answers.

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What is Active Immunity? 3 min.

How active immunity happens in the body, via natural infection or vaccination.

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What is an Enzyme? 2 min.

Enzymes are essential for life, and understanding how they catalyze reactions in the body will book your understanding of how our bodies work.

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