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The world around us
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The World Around Us
Science. Technology. Nature. The life of this planet, the structure of this planet. Discover scientists in action, and get to grips with the basics of science close-up.

Toads in a hole

Golden frog

Is the next great extinction being foreshadowed by amphibians in decline?

Life in the flood plain

Surveying floodplains

Mike Dodd reports on the latest techniques being used to check for biodiversity in waterside meadows.

Tensions

A car that puts power before sustainability

Joe Moran asks if we can hope to find a balance between sustainability and democracy.

 

Watch as our space changes

Balsam

Keep up to date with developments at Foxcombe Hall. Watch as Janet shows how to set about coppicing.

Go and wash

Vanessa Griffiths
Follow the Rough Scientists' example and have a go at making your own soap.
 

Taking it further

Surgeon's gloves
Science is an enormous subject - find your way through with our ideas for taking it further.

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