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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.
Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
Did you know that a squid’s brain is donut shaped, so that the oesophagus can pass through it? Or that squid have three hearts? Explore the fascinating physiology of squid in this hands-on activity.
Ages: <11, 14-16, 11-14;
Have you ever seen a blue cow? A blue apple? Or a blue tree? Blue is rare in nature, so why are some plants and animals blue?
Ages: 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
The asteroid that killed the dinosaurs struck Earth during springtime. Scientists have determined this by analyzing the remains of fish that died directly after the impact.
Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
Engaging with biomimetic design encourages students to explore the principles of form and function in relation to evolutionary adaptation.
Ages: 11-14, 14-16;
A study of 200 million-year-old teeth from the earliest mammals provides fascinating insight into how they lived.
Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
Three key factors were required for life to develop on Earth – but which factor came first? Recent research could help settle the debate.
Ages: 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
How do new species – or completely new types of organism – emerge? Time and separation are the key factors.
Ages: 16-19;
Pathogens that threaten human health are constantly evolving to keep ahead of our defences. But we can now track these changes at the genetic level, even as they are happening.
Ages: <11, 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
A unique experiment tracks microbes changing over thousands of generations – so we can watch evolution on fast-forward.
Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
| Issue 64
When plants moved ashore and changed the planet
Topics: Biology, Chemistry, Earth science
| Issue 62
Squid dissection: a hands-on activity to learn about cephalopod anatomy
Topics: Biology, General science
| Issue 60
Colour in nature: true blue
Topics: Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, General science
| Issue 57
The reign of the dinosaurs ended in spring
Topics: Biology, Chemistry, Earth science, News from the EIROs
| Issue 53
Biomimicry: linking form and function to evolutionary and ecological principles
Topics: Biology, Engineering, Science and society, STEAM
| Issue 51
Ancient tiny teeth reveal first mammals lived more like reptiles
Topics: Biology
| Issue 49
Finding the recipe for life on Earth
Topics: Biology, Chemistry, Earth science
| Issue 44
Evolution in action: from genetic change to new species
Topics: Biology, Science and society
| Issue 42
Evolution in action: pathogens
Topics: Biology, Health
| Issue 41
Evolution in action: the 67 000-generation experiment
Topics: Biology, Science and society
