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Sweet success: everyday objects can be used to demonstrate fundamental physical principles in an engaging manner.
Ages: 11-14, 14-16;
Clearing up chemistry: household products like nail polish remover and laundry detergent can be used to demonstrate chemical concepts like intermolecular forces and redox reactions.
Ages: 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
Blinded by the light: We rely on lights to see in the dark, but did you know that light pollution has serious environmental consequences?
Ages: 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
From ancient bacteria to humans, cyclic dinucleotide second messenger signalling molecules are key to lifestyle regulation and disease. This makes them an attractive target for new medicines.
Ages: 16-19;
Organ-on-chip technology can simulate key properties of human physiology. Advanced systems could even one day be used to replace animals in medical research.
Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
JET, the Joint European Torus, is an incredible device that has pushed forward the scientific understanding of recreating fusion energy (the power of the Sun) here on Earth!
How do physicists study very small objects (like molecules, atoms, and subatomic particles) and very large objects (such as galaxies) that cannot be directly observed or measured?
Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
Seeing is believing: although hands-on practical work is incredibly important, the value of an engaging demonstration should not be overlooked. Explore how demonstrations can enhance STEM teaching and learn how to make the most of them.
Topics: General science, Resources
A real-life version of proton torpedoes, popularized in Star Wars, offer an alternative to radiotherapy for the treatment of cancer.
Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
Basic research is often misunderstood by the public and misconstrued by the media. Try this role play to learn how research is funded and how basic research advances and protects society.
Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
February 1, 2022 | Issue 56
Physics with everyday objects: springy sweets, a universe in your pocket, and drawing circuits
Topics: Astronomy / space, Engineering, Physics
English
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Household chemistry: solvents and stain removers
Topics: Chemistry, Science and society
English
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Too much of a good thing – the problem of light pollution
Topics: Astronomy / space, Biology, Science and society, Sustainability
English
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Ancient signal-sensing mechanisms based on cyclic dinucleotide molecules may lead to breakthroughs in human healthcare
Topics: Biology, Health, Science and society
English
November 9, 2021 | Issue 54
Organ-on-chip systems and the 3Rs
Topics: Biology, Engineering, Health, Science and society
English 
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November 3, 2021 |
Webinar: A look around the hottest place on Earth!
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Exploring the universe: from very small to very large
Topics: Astronomy / space
English
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The art of science demonstration
English
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Death Star or cancer tumour: proton torpedoes reach the target
Topics: Engineering, Health, Physics, Science and society, Careers in STEM
English
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What is it good for? Basic versus applied research
Topics: Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, General science, Health, Science and society, Careers in STEM
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