we talk about plants and (used to) use pipettes
Plant biology is all around us
Come along and explore the amazing world of molecular plant biology!
Latest Podcast episodes
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Meow meow, meow meow meow!
Believe it or not, we had a c
hatBot write our title this week. Oh the wonders of science. Speaking of science: plants. Plant science. Sciency plants. planty planty planty science. Now!… Read more -
Playing around with the ploidy level of plants
We recorded in advance but then Joram edited late so overall it evens out to just be a day late in your feed. Not that you care, we know you live life like us, one moment at a time, not knowing what day of the week is today. At least we hope you do so we look less messy. Anyway – plants!… Read more
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The broccoli-cauliflower-conundrum
We are back from the break! We are completely different but also pretty much the same so come along and learn about mucus seeds, pink cotton, dandelion physics and a play performed by two very much non-actors.… Read more
Latest Articles
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Rat chews tree for added poison damage
The crested rat chews the poison arrow plant, extracting a deadly plant poison that is then smeared on its fur for defence.… Read more
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Penguin Poop is Pink
Penguin poop, as it turns out is pink.
And I need you all to know that – despite what several sources might say- the reason it’s pink, isn’t because of the krill (little sea crustaceans) that they eat.… Read more
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The Algae Expert who helped Crack Code in WWII
While some say that hiring Geoffrey Tandy at the top-secret centre for Allied Codebreaking was a result of mistaken terminology, the marine biologist nonetheless used his transferable skills to help win the war.… Read more