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Understand

March 20, 2018 | Issue 43

Is science true?

Should we believe what science tells us? A philosopher of science comments on teachers’ responses to this challenging question.

Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: General science, Science and society
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Understand

December 1, 2017 | Issue 42

Evolution in action: pathogens

Pathogens that threaten human health are constantly evolving to keep ahead of our defences. But we can now track these changes at the genetic level, even as they are happening.

Ages: < 11, 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Biology, Health
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Understand

September 21, 2017 | Issue 41

Evolution in action: the 67 000-generation experiment

A unique experiment tracks microbes changing over thousands of generations – so we can watch evolution on fast-forward.

Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Biology, Science and society
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Inspire

October 2, 2008 | Issue 9

Just a Theory: Exploring the Nature of Science, By Moti Ben-Ari

It is a regrettable fact that there is a marked decline of interest in learning about science among school students today (in many developed countries, at least).

Ages: 16-19;
Topics: Resources
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