Living World: Survival of Species

Explore how walking on soil changes how water soaks into the ground and why that matters to gardeners and farmers.

Many people have had children using assisted reproductive technologies. But some of these medical biotech techniques can raise some ethical issues.

Teen brain development prepares teens for adulthood, but also affects their emotions.

Cloning makes it possible to bring extinct species back to life. But is that a good idea?

6 images of some seedlings sprouting as one of the stages towards full plant growth

6 images of some seeds which are the fertilized part of a plant used for germinating new plants such as fennel, kiwis and pumpkins

Some dung beetles use alternative reproductive tactics to increase their chances of finding a mate. Learn what this tells us about evolution and biodiversity.

8 images of some flowerheads such as roses and water lilies whose outer petals are longer than the petals in the centre of the flower

3 images of some asymmetrical flowerheads such as an iris and an Orchis Sima or Monkey Orchid

7 images of some symmetrical flowerheads such as asters and sunflowers whose petals radiate from the centre of the flower

5 images of some flowerheads such as petunias and lilies that start as a narrow base and widen to an open shape

Green walls use plant processes to improve air quality in buildings.

Bees are important for agriculture. But bee populations face threats. This resource looks at Colony Collapse Disorder, herbicides & pesticides, and more.

5 images some work that a scientist who studies the Earth's soil might do such as classifying types of soil and measuring the slope of soil

When fertilizers from agriculture get into lakes and rivers, big problems can result for aquatic ecosystems, food chains & webs!