Mr Downie is joined by Robert Bilott, a seasoned and internationally-recognized litigator, advocate, and author. Rob has gained international prominence in connection with uncovering and disclosing the world-wide impact of environmental contamination by the “forever chemicals” known as PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkylated substances), particularly PFOA and PFOS. You can ask questions or get in touch  via @BiologyHigher on Twitter This podcast is sponsored by Leckie textbooks, revision guides and practice papers; everything you need to learn, review and prepare for your SQA Exams. Browse ..read more

An introductory 'pilot lesson' taking the first steps into Unit 3: Sustainability and Interdependence of the SQA Higher Biology Course.  Mr Downie is joined by scientist and Times Best Selling Author, Dave Goulsen as they discuss why Hitler might be to blame for a decrease in insects amongst other aspects of Biology. YoungScot Rewards Code: SPD5ZXSB  ..read more

Climate change is happening. COP26 in Glasgow in November will confront it.  This series of podcasts - Our Dear Green Place – recognises that it’s our young people who will face the most intense impacts of climate change. Securing a greener and more resilient future for our planet will be in their hands.  By talking to interviewees across the spectrum from politicians to scientists, sport stars to familiar faces from television and other media, these podcasts will explore the themes of COP26 for youngsters across Scotland, inspiring them to seek knowledge, arouse their passions and d ..read more

Climate change is happening. COP26 in Glasgow in November will confront it.  This series of podcasts - Our Dear Green Place – recognises that it’s our young people who will face the most intense impacts of climate change. Securing a greener and more resilient future for our planet will be in their hands.  By talking to interviewees across the spectrum from politicians to scientists, sport stars to familiar faces from television and other media, these podcasts will explore the themes of COP26 for youngsters across Scotland, inspiring them to seek knowledge, arouse their passions and d ..read more

Mr Downie is joined by Scotland's Clinical Director Prof Jason Leitch to catch up on developments since they last spoke in November's Coronavirus Special Part 2 Episode. You can ask questions or get in touch  via @BiologyHigher on Twitter This podcast is sponsored by Leckie textbooks, revision guides and practice papers; everything you need to learn, review and prepare for your SQA Exams. Browse the books at www.leckiescotland.co.uk Thanks also to Education Scotland for their support. For YoungScot guidance on face coverings in Scottish secondary schools visit: https://young.scot/get ..read more

Mr Downie is joined by Professor Richard Cogdell, Hooker Chair of Botany at Glasgow University, and a past president of the International Society of Photosynthesis Research to discuss Photosynthesis. This episode is based on the Photosynthesis Key Area from Unit 3 of the SQA Higher Biology Course. You can ask questions or get in touch  via @BiologyHigher on Twitter This podcast is sponsored by Leckie textbooks, revision guides and practice papers; everything you need to learn, review and prepare for your SQA Exams. Browse the books at www.leckiescotland.co.uk You can also find the Lec ..read more

Mr Downie is joined by Scotland's Clinical Director Prof Jason Leitch to catch up on developments since they last spoke in September's Coronavirus Special Episode. You can ask questions or get in touch  via @BiologyHigher on Twitter This podcast is sponsored by Leckie textbooks, revision guides and practice papers; everything you need to learn, review and prepare for your SQA Exams. Browse the books at www.leckiescotland.co.uk Thanks also to Education Scotland for their support. For YoungScot guidance on face coverings in Scottish secondary schools visit: https://young.scot/get-inform ..read more

Mr Downie is joined by Scotland's Chief Veterinary Officer, Sheila Voas and multi award winning farmers Jim and Anne Smillie from Corrie Mains Farm to discuss Animal Welfare. This episode is based on the Animal Welfare Key Area from Unit 3 of the SQA Higher Biology Course. You can ask questions or get in touch  via @BiologyHigher on Twitter This podcast is sponsored by Leckie textbooks, revision guides and practice papers; everything you need to learn, review and prepare for your SQA Exams. Browse the books at www.leckiescotland.co.uk You can also find the Leckie store on Amazon HERE ..read more

Mr Downie is joined by Professor Nathan Lents from City University of New York in the United States, to discuss Mutations This episode is based on the Mutations Unit of the SQA Higher Biology Course. You can ask questions or get in touch  via @BiologyHigher on Twitter This podcast is sponsored by Leckie textbooks, revision guides and practice papers; everything you need to learn, review and prepare for your SQA Exams. Browse the books at www.leckiescotland.co.uk You can also find the Leckie store on Amazon HERE Thanks also to Education Scotland for their support. YoungScot Rewards C ..read more

Mr Downie is joined by Sir Geoff Palmer, who is currently Professor Emeritus in the School of Life Sciences at Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh, Scotland, and a human rights activist. In 1989, Sir Geoff became Scotland’s first black professor and is most famously known for having invented the barley abrasion process. Sir Geoff was knighted in the 2014 New Year’s Honours for services to human rights, science and charity. In 2018, he was appointed Jamaica's first Honorary Consul in Scotland and is the 2020 recipient of the Jamaican national honour, the Order of Distinction (Commander Class ..read more