From MinuteEarth, this very interesting video tries to answer the question, “What is the biggest living thing on Earth?” It turns out that the answer is really based on how you define “biggest” and how you define an organism. I found the answer very surprising and informative!
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Have you ever wondered why leaves change brilliant colors in the fall? While most of us are just starting to really enjoy the greenery of spring for the first time, this is actually the perfect time to consider this question and conduct the experiment in today’s video. You’ll learn about the different compounds that are present in plant leaves, both chlorophyll and carotenoids, and how they function. Following this, follow the steps for a simple at-home experiment to see these two compounds and the different amounts of each in different leaves. Having brand new, fresh leaves makes this the perfect time of the year for this experiment!
From the BBC today’s video take a look at a pair of carnivorous plants, the Venus Fly Trap and the Marsh Pitcher. Learn where these plants are located and how they are able to trap and consume their prey. Narrated by the great David Attenborough.
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