The Royal Institution Christmas Lectures have been inspiring children and adults alike since 1825, with the express purpose of teaching science to young people
Ecologist Professor Sue Hartley reveals how the epic 300-million-year war between plants and animals has shaped us and the world we live in
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How plants are winning their war with herbivores
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How plant-eating animals have evolved to overcome plants' defences
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How plants communicate
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Are humans natural herbivores?
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Will climate change compromise plants' ability to defend themselves?
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