Biology

How Does Running Change Your Body?

For a lot of people, working out seems like more of a chore than something to be enjoyed. But when you find an activity that you not only love doing…

Hollow Trees – Risks & Benefits

It’s like something out of a fairytale when you come across a hollow tree. I recently saw one that had been fitted with a door and every time we’ve driven…

How Long Does It Take To Grow A Bonsai Tree?

If you want to grow a tree but don’t have the outdoor space then you might choose a bonsai. These are trees whose growth is stunted by being in a…

How To Tell The Age Of A Tree

Trees are so important for humans and all life on earth. You’re probably aware of how they provide us with oxygen but they’re also essential for maintaining balance in the…

Extracting DNA

DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) is the molecule that carries the genetic information (the instructions) for the cell, and DNA is found in all cells that have a nucleus. DNA is made…

The Science of Making Cheese

Cheese is made from milk. This is most often cows’ milk, but it can be made from milk from sheep, buffaloes and goats – even yaks. It can be soft…

Growing Plants Without Soil

Growing plants without soil is known as hydroponics. Plants can be grown in many different growing mediums, such as, gravel, sand, perlite, vermiculite, rockwool, clay pellets, bark or coconut fibre,…

What’s in a Seed?

Seeds contain the potential to be a whole new plant, and just need a bit of water, care and attention, as well as a bit of time, to grow. Seeds…

Growing Plants in Different Soils

Like animals and humans, plants need water, air and food to grow. They get all of these from their growing medium – the compost or soil that they grow in….

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