Reaching the Arctic
STEM Explained
How will arctic ice melt from climate change affect exploration, scientific research and geopolitics?
Reptiles
Picture Collections
10 images of some cold-blooded vertebrates such as snakes, lizards and alligators typically having dry, scaly skin
Plants: Biomes
Picture Collections
9 images of plants in some large naturally occuring habitats called biomes such as tundra, grasslands and boreal forests
Plants: Germination
Picture Collections
6 images of some seedlings sprouting as one of the stages towards full plant growth
Plants: Growth
Picture Collections
10 images showing some stages of plant growth from planting to sprouts growing to harvesting
Plants: Needs
Picture Collections
8 images representing some of the needs of plants for healthy growth such as water, nutrients and light
Plants: Parts
Picture Collections
12 images of some major parts of plants such as stems, roots, flowers and leaves
Plants: Seeds
Picture Collections
6 images of some seeds which are the fertilized part of a plant used for germinating new plants such as fennel, kiwis and pumpkins
Marine Microbiology: Meet the Microbes of the Sea!
STEM Explained
The ocean is full of very small but very useful creatures called microbes. Without them, none of the sea plants or animals you’ve seen would exist!
Natural Selection in Your Backyard
STEM Explained
A study on bird feeders and beak sizes shows how an everyday human activity can affect the evolution of another species.
Insects: Mouth Parts
Picture Collections
6 images of insect mouthparts.
Insects: Part 2
Picture Collections
10 images of some animals that have 6 legs and 3 main body parts consisting of a head, thorax and abdomen.
Invertebrates: Marine
Picture Collections
8 images of some invertebrate animals such as sea anemones, coral and jellyfish that live in a marine environment
Plants: Leaves
Picture Collections
15 images of some shapes and colours of plant leaves such as shamrocks, purple beech tree leaves and Japanese Maple tree leaves.
Leaves: In Winter
Picture Collections
10 images of leaves in various winter conditions such as being covered in frost, snow and ice