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Explore the world of molecular biology without leaving the classroom

Take a virtual tour of The World of Molecular Biology to access awe-inspiring microscopy images and explore cutting-edge life-science themes.

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Sandy beaches: the window to the ocean

Turn a beach visit into a science adventure! Explore the animals, plants, shells, and even litter stranded on the beach to reveal the secrets of marine life and ocean dynamics.

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When plants moved ashore and changed the planet

Plants today are extremely diverse, abundant, and flamboyant. However, the first land plants, which initiated a great change in the flora and fauna on planet Earth, were very different.

   


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