Name: What we think we know
Uploaded: 2008-09-05T01:00:00Z
Duration: 12 min 14 s
Description: Starting with four basic questions (that you may be surprised to find you can't answer), Jonathan Drori looks at the gaps in our knowledge -- and specifically, what we don't about science that we might think we do.

Starting with four basic questions (that you may be surprised to find you can't answer), Jonathan Drori looks at the gaps in our knowledge -- and specifically, what we don't about science that we might think we do.

Jonathan Drori: What we think we know

What we think we know

Contrary to popular belief, 99% of a tree's mass comes from the air, not the soil – a fact that surprises even science graduates.

Effective science education requires hands-on experience, debunking preconceptions and fostering genuine understanding from a young age.

Most believe plants derive their mass from soil; it's air that furnishes 99% of it, reshaping our understanding of biology.