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This short clip explains what the nervous system is, how it controls messages between our senses, muscles and the brain, and even reflex actions.

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Far out in the Pacific, the islands of Palau hold secrets that could upset our understanding of human evolution. Mysterious bone

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A quick exploration of the huge variety of plants in the world, from a pine tree that is thousands of years old, to a bamboo that grows 30 metres high in just 90 days.

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Brian Cox travels to the Ethiopian Highlands to study geladas, which share a common ancestor with humans and exhibit one of the more complex social structures of the primates.

Biology

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Brian Cox travels to the Ethiopian Highlands to study geladas, which share a common ancestor with humans and exhibit one of the more complex social structures of the primates.

Biology

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Classification: Parental Guidance

This video has closed captioning

Brian Cox compares his own cells to those of a camel and observes the differences under a microscope, and discusses how singles cell organisms became more complex.

Biology

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Brian Cox demonstrates a chemical reaction between two substances producing a pattern, and applies the principle to the markings on the coats of leopards and tigers.

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This fascinating experiment shows how the human brain is hardwired to give us spacial awareness based on what we see. But when t

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Doctors Chris and Xand van Tulleken conduct an experiment and use models to demonstrate how our nervous system works.

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The University of Queensland's Ernst Wolvetang explains what stem cells are, how they rejuvenate more slowly as we age and discusses the work his team is doing in regenerative medicine.

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Neurologist David Szmulewicz explains how fluid in our ear canals tell the brain how the head is moving, how displaced otoconium crystals in the ear send incorrect messages to the brain, causing dizziness, and how vertigo is treated.

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What do fish, eggs, avocado and nuts have in common? They all contain good fats. Dr Veronica Chachay explains why our bodies need good fats, its role in the healthy functioning of our cells, systems and organs, and how to pick the good fats from the bad.

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Brainbuzz takes a look at the natural habitat of glowworms, their lifecycle and the role of bioluminescence.

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find out how temperature can increase and decrease fungi from being produced. Bats have also been effected during the winter.

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Find out what are the history of fungi and how they shape the planet.

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Find out what are the characteristics of fungi and how they shape the planet.

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Yeasts consist of one cell, and belong to the taxonomic group called fungi, which also contains moulds. There are many species of yeasts. The most common yeast known is Saccharomyces cerevisiae, which is used in the baking- and brewing industry.

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Fungi is also used to create antibiotics. An antibiotic is a type of antimicrobial substance active against bacteria and is the most important type of antibacterial agent for fighting bacterial infections.