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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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Galaxies: genesis and evolution

Astronomers are still trying to discover exactly why galaxies formed in spiral shapes, and what’s likely to happen to our galaxy in the…

       

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The secret life of forests

New research is revealing the previously unknown beneficial effects of tree canopies – and the secret life within…

         


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