Who were our earliest ancestors? The answer could lie in a special group of single-celled organisms with a cytoskeleton similar to that of complex organisms, such as animals and plants.

This page links BBC Teach geography content to the objectives of the National Curriculum for England at KS1 and KS2.

The Book of Life, argues that the climate movement is thinking about its work, and messaging, all wrong. “Those who call ...

The very thought of a world where rain no longer graces certain regions is both intriguing and alarming. Rain is not just a ...

Nevada's desert landscape is filled with life that is hidden to human eyes. But when conditions are just right, typically ...

A new study in Atherosclerosis shows that soil and water pollution, including microplastics and toxic chemicals, ...

Neither Porto Alegre, Brazil, nor Valencia, Spain, are in the news this week. But they have been before, and almost certainly ...

Crumby soils allow for superb habitat, hosting the multitude of life that is found in all fertile soils. This soil will allow for great retention and expulsion of gases and atmosphere. Granular ...

We are closer to spring than we might think. When starting seeds, the proper soil will make all the difference. Regular potting soil is too coarse and has too much organic matter. It makes it hard ...

By adopting conservation techniques and sustainable agricultural practices, we can protect the foundation of life – our soil.

The remarkable adaptability of the human brain continues throughout life, with significant capacity for learning persisting even in advanced age. While the explosive learning capacity of childhood ...