Life on earth requires an ongoing supply of energy to
perform even the most basic functions, like cell
division and muscle contraction.
To learn some of the ways organisms get energy, click
on one of the choices below.
Energy
from Death: Learn
how living things get energy from dead ones
in this interactive exhibit. You will need
the free Flash
Plugin.
Hot
Pile: Find out how we build a compost pile
(2MB Quicktime movie). You will need the
free Quicktime
Player.
The
Body Farm: Human corpses decay alfresco,
all in the name of science.
Turning
Garbage into Gold: Seasoned gardeners depend
on a community of bacteria, worms, and insects
to get the most out of their plantings. Find
out why.
