Photosynthesis: the biological magic trick that creates life

Plants have been converting solar energy and storing it effectively for billions of years. Even with the slightest sunlight, plants can grow and thrive on our unique planet. Footage from the show "One Strange Rock".

Published 28 Jul 2022, 10:48 BST
Photosynthesis: the biological magic trick that creates life

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