Science in everyday life
Physiology: molecules and mechanisms
Flowers bloom, birds fly, and our hearts beat. From microscopic interactions like oxygen exchange to visible motions such as walking, physiology explains it all!
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Aliens on Earth: invasive species
Invasive species are a widespread and serious ecological problem. Although a natural phenomenon, species migration to non-native areas has occurred faster than natural due to humans.
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What is… One Health?
The health of humans, animals, and plants are all related, though those three topics aren’t often discussed together. One Health aims to ensure optimal health of the environment, animals, and humans by addressing those groups collaboratively.
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Symbiosis: natural synergy
Some people get along well, while others don’t. Similar relationships exist amongst other living things. These interactions, called symbiosis, range from mutually beneficial to parasitic.
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Life that lives the longest
A human born on Earth in 2016 can expect to live to be about 72. What animal lives the longest? How long do other non-animal organisms live?