In the final episode of his 1995 BBC documentary series, Sir David Attenborough travels to Ellesmere Island, north of the Arctic Circle, to showcase the incredible resilience of plant life in extreme environments. He demonstrates how organisms such as algae and lichens are able to survive even in places where life would seem unlikely. During … Read more
In the fifth episode of the documentary series broadcast in February 1995, David Attenborough dives deep into Australia’s Great Barrier Reef to explore the fascinating alliances formed between the animal and plant worlds. Viewers are able to observe the coral feeding on microscopic creatures during nighttime and algae during the day, while certain acacias are … Read more
Pollination is a fascinating biological phenomenon that allows plants to reproduce and spread their genetic material across the globe. But how exactly does this process work? In this broadcast, we explore the ways in which plants reproduce, through pollination. At the heart of pollination are two components – pollen and a stigma. Most plants contain … Read more
In the first episode of the documentary series, broadcast on 5 January 1995, viewers can explore the fascinating process of how plants are able to move. Take bramble for example – this plant has an aggressive nature and is relentless in its advance from side to side. Nothing stands in its way once it makes … Read more
Water is the essential element for life on Earth, and it has been a reliable resource for billions of years. But now, we are facing a crisis unseen before in human history – water shortages. With a huge population who all need water to survive, the demand for this vital natural resource has become unsustainable. … Read more
Living Soil is a captivating documentary that delves into the importance of soil and how it impacts food security around the world. The film focuses on the efforts of farmers who are trying to restore the health of their soil and produce healthier and cleaner food for consumers. The challenge of feeding the world over … Read more
The History Channel’s series Life After People takes a fascinating but morbid look at what would happen if the world suddenly lost its human population. With the ever-looming threat of nuclear warfare and increased tensions in volatile regions, it isn’t too farfetched to imagine that this might one day come to pass. The documentary explores … Read more
The Elephant, the Crocodile, the Giraffe and even a 55 tonne Fin Whale; these are some of the largest animals on the planet, and now we have the opportunity to uncover their evolutionary hidden secrets with a groundbreaking new documentary. In this four-part series, experts in zoology and animal anatomy take us on an incredible … Read more
Water scarcity is an increasing problem across the globe, one which threatens our very existence. The Colorado River is a prime example of this crisis: with climate change causing hotter temperatures and droughts lasting for decades, its water inflow has been reduced by 15% over the past 50 years. This has drastically affected the 40 … Read more
The world of the not-so-distant future could be drastically different than what we are experiencing today. If temperatures continue to plummet, in some parts of the Northern Hemisphere, to -90 Fahrenheit, life as we know it could come to a screeching halt. At -130 degrees, public transportation would become unsafe and those caught outside would … Read more