Art – Science in School

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October 2, 2019 | Issue 48

Art and science from Pompeii to Rembrandt

Applying high-tech science to the study of ancient art and famous paintings has been a rewarding career choice for synchrotron scientist Marine Cotte.

Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Profiles
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March 25, 2019 | Issue 46

Painting in a petri dish

Create a living piece of ‘agar art’ to discover the invisible world of microbes living on our hands.

Ages: < 11, 11-14;
Topics: Biology, Health
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March 20, 2019 | Issue 46

Art meets molecular biology

Step inside a science-inspired art exhibition where students bring biological molecules to life.

Ages: 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Events
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September 15, 2017 | Issue 41

Science and art

What are the links between science and art? There might be more than you think.

Ages: not applicable;
Topics: Science and society
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November 28, 2016 | Issue 38

Blended senses: understanding synaesthesia

What would it be like if numbers and musical tones had colours? People with synaesthesia experience the world in this way – and scientists are trying to find out why.

Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Biology
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February 25, 2016 | issue 35

Analysing art in the Louvre

Claire Pacheco explores ancient art puzzles with modern techniques.

Ages: 16-19;
Topics: Physics, Chemistry
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September 2, 2015 | Issue 33

Glitter, glue and physics too

Explore physics in a new way by creating a model of particle collisions using craft materials.

Ages: < 11, 11-14, 14-16;
Topics: Physics
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July 3, 2015 | Issue 32

Colour to dye for

The basic chemistry of hair dyes has changed little over the past century, but what do we know about the risks of colouring our hair, and why do we do it?

Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Chemistry, Science and society
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February 25, 2015 | Issue 31

An artistic introduction to anthocyanin inks

Making pH-sensitive inks from fruits and vegetables is a creative variation of the cabbage-indicator experiment.

Ages: < 11, 11-14;
Topics: Physics, Biology, Chemistry, General science
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November 19, 2014 | Issue 30

All in the family

Building a hypothetical family portrait can help students to understand genetics.

Ages: 11-14, 14-16;
Topics: Biology, Mathematics
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