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Why Do Leaves Change Colour And Fall?

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They’re pretty to look at, sure -- but the changing leaves you see in autumn are really a striking example of nature taking extreme measures to protect itself.

Farne Islands' Puffins

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Learn how the the population of these colourful seabirds have stabilized on Farne Islands.

Does Trash Last Forever?

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Danni answers one of our biggest questions about trash.

Artificial Reefs

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This Melbourne-based research lab has worked with the City of Greater Geelong to develop a multi-pronged solution to coastal erosion.

How Do Cicadas Make Noise?

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Learn a bit about the science of how cicadas make their unique noise.

The Science Behind Wildfires

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In this video, we explore how wildfires start and spread. From the initial spark to the roaring blaze, we'll break down the key factors that add to wildfire behaviour.

Ocean Fish Poop

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Watch this video and find out what fish poop has to do with the health of the ocean and our planet.

Fresh Water Problems

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In this episode of Crash Course Kids, Sabrina talks about ecosystems and how one small change can lead to a cascade effect in the entire ecosystem.

What Earth In 2050 Could Look Like

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What could our future world look like if we continue to do nothing about climate change? Take a look at the possibilities.

Loud Fish!

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Researchers now know how a tiny fish called the Danionella cerebrum makes such a loud noise.

The Giant Waterlily Is Vicious!

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Discover the world of the giant waterlily.

Why Are Hermit Crabs Living In Trash?

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It turns out, people are taking too many shells from the beaches, so crabs have to find beach trash to use instead.

Why Does A Disco Clam Light Up?

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Our curator of benthic molluscs Dr. Katie Collins explains this clam’s clever party trick.

The Science Of Snowflakes

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Join us for a festive deep dive into the wonderful world of snowflakes voiced by Professor Brian Cox.

COP28: Climate Summit Updates

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For the first time a new deal to reduce the use of fossil fuels has been agreed by all countries at the UN climate summit, COP28 in Dubai. Watch to find out more.

Huge Volcano Erupts In Iceland

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A huge volcano has erupted on the Reykjanes peninsula of south-west Iceland after weeks of intense earthquake activity.

Partula Snails

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Learn about these endangered snails.

Social Studies: Farmers

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Learn all about farmers.

How Fish Get Away With Being Colourful

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Coral reef fish get away with being colourful thanks to a weird quirk of underwater optics.

Greenwashing

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Do you ever see companies using terms like “sustainable” or “eco-friendly?” It could be a clue that they are doing something called greenwashing.

Microworlds: Unsung Pollinators

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When it comes to pollinating flowering plants, bees and butterflies tend to get all the glory, but ants, flies, wasps, beetles, and more are also hard at work.