Nature & AnimalsWhy do mountains keep surprising us?
From the formation of rocks to the water reaching our towns: a journey through the less visible world of mountains.
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Nature & AnimalsWhy do cats like boxes so much?
Shelter, observation and choice: what a simple cardboard box can offer a cat.
Nature & AnimalsTides: why does sea level rise and fall?
The Moon and Sun contribute to tides, while the coastline helps explain what happens in each location.
Nature & AnimalsWhy do leaves change colour in autumn?
Green conceals other pigments. Seasonal change reveals a different part of a leaf’s life.
Nature & AnimalsPollination: what happens when a bee visits a flower?
Pollen, flowers and seeds form a network of relationships extending far beyond honey production.
Nature & AnimalsWhy do seeds not all germinate at the same time?
Water, oxygen, temperature and seed characteristics help explain differences visible in a small pot.