Articles

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
     

Elements in focus: molybdenum

From samurai swords to healthy tomato plants, this little-known element has wider uses than you might expect.

Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Biology, Chemistry
       

Exotic particles, fusion-device ashtrays and lunar missions

Science in School is published by EIROforum, a collaboration between eight of Europe’s largest inter-governmental scientific research organisations (EIROs). This article reviews some of the latest news from the EIROs.

Ages: not applicable;
Topics: News from the EIROs, Physics, Biology, Chemistry

Gravitational waves: a taxonomy

Gravitational waves were predicted by Einstein – but where do they come from, and what different types might there be out in the cosmos?

Ages: 16-19;
Topics: Physics, Astronomy / space
         

Design inspiration: the secrets of shark skin

Shark skin is adapted for energy-efficient swimming in remarkable ways, some of which are now being copied by designers and engineers.

Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Physics, General science, Biology, Engineering
             

Cellulose: from trees to treats

The same molecule that keeps mighty trees standing also led to the first multicellular life forms – and can even be used to make sweet treats.

Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Biology, Chemistry, Health
           

Supporting African science: the role of fruit flies

Not only is the fruit fly a valuable model organism, but it is also helping to put Africa on the scientific world map.

Ages: 16-19;
Topics: Profiles
   

A particle accelerator in your salad bowl

Create a particle accelerator using a Van de Graaff generator, a ping-pong ball and a salad bowl to understand how it is used to study matter at the smallest scale.   

Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Physics
       

How do birds fly? A hands-on demonstration

Dissect a chicken from the supermarket to discover the unusual pulley system that enables birds to fly.

Ages: 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Biology, General science