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This episode details the key ingredients in fertilisers: nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium. It outlines the chemical production of nitrogen-based fertilisers, specifically ammonium nitrate, highlighting its rich nitrogen content due to its dual sources. We explain that phosphat ... Show More

In this episode, we look at plants and nitrogen.Plants require nitrogen to produce proteins necessary for growth. While the atmosphere is full of nitrogen gas, plants cannot directly utilise this form. Instead, they absorb soluble nitrates from the soil. Crop harvesting depletes ... Show More

In this episode, we discuss overexploitation and alternative extraction methods. Historical overuse of copper-rich ores has led to a scarcity of these resources. As a result, scientists have developed alternative methods to obtain copper from less concentrated sources. Phytominin ... Show More

Liz looks at thermoregulation for your GCSE Biology exam. In this episode, she will look at how the changes to body temperature are detected and what the responses to these temperature changes are. Liz looks at the role of receptors and blood vessels in thermoregulation. Perfect ... Show More

Emma goes through the different types of plant hormones for your GCSE Bio exam. She looks at the role auxins, gibberellins and ethene as hormones in plants. Perfect for AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC and CIE exam boards. Ideal for preparing you for your GCSE Biology exam. Click here for ... Show More

In this episode, Jamie delves into the world of bacteria, explaining how they cause harm and discussing examples such as Salmonella and Gonorrhoea. Learn about how these bacterial diseases spread and the measures we can take to prevent infection. Don't miss out on subscribing ... Show More

In this episode, Jamie explores the intriguing nature of fungi, including their structure and how they spread, with a focus on the fungal disease rose black spot. Discover how this disease affects plants and the approaches to managing its impact. Don't miss out on subscribing ... Show More

In this episode, Jamie explores the fascinating world of prokaryotic cells, focusing on their unique features such as plasmids, the absence of mitochondria and chloroplasts, and their distinctive way of storing genetic material. This discussion is particularly valuable for studen ... Show More

Liz looks at Eye Function for your GCSE Biology exam. In this episode, she will look at how the eye responds to different light conditions and how eye defects like myopia (short or near-sightedness) and hyperopia (far or long-sightedness) can be corrected. Perfect for AQA, Edexce ... Show More

This episode explains the role of carbon dioxide in the environment. It highlights that carbon dioxide is a greenhouse gas and discusses both its natural removal and release. Photosynthesis by plants and algae naturally removes carbon dioxide from the atmosphere while respiration ... Show More

In this episode, we will discuss plant hormone uses and light investigation.Plant hormones are valuable tools in agriculture and horticulture, manipulating plant growth for various purposes. Auxins find use as herbicides and rooting agents, whilst ethene regulates fruit ripening. ... Show More

In this episode, Jamie investigates the role of protists as single-celled, eukaryotic parasites and how they cause diseases such as malaria. Learn how protists interact with vectors and the severe impacts they can have on their hosts. Don't miss out on subscribing for more ed ... Show More