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The ocean literacy (OL) principles were created to explain and underline the mutual influence between the ocean and humans. This influence may be hard to grasp when living far from coastal areas, but you can use the simple classroom activities presented in this article (OL principles 4–7)…
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What can the colours on a satellite map actually tell us about the air we breathe? Join us as we explore how the Copernicus Sentinel satellites detect gases such as nitrogen dioxide, and how chemistry helps us understand what’s happening in the atmosphere above us.
Every tide tells a story. Discover how waves, shells, and even litter reveal clues about marine life and our shared connection with nature.
Amazing Hydra: A spineless creature with astounding regenerative properties that can adapt to changing environments.
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How much do your students know about the properties of the chemical elements and how they are used? Find out with this elements quiz, based on…
In the fifth and final article in this series on astronomy and the electromagnetic spectrum, find out how scientists use the European Space…
Discover free events and activities offered by the EIROforum members and other non-profit groups.
EMBL invites STEM educators to join a free in-person course “Epigenetics explained” in Heidelberg, Germany, 2-4 March 2026. Course offers: scientific talks, training on new teaching resource & more. Applications open until 11 January 2026, 23:00 CET.
July 8th- 10th, St Pauls School, London I hope you have enjoyed the microscale chemistry articles that Adrian Allan and I presented in issues, 53, 54,57, 60, 65, and 69. If you are teaching chemistry do have a look at them. Other authors have also submitted ideas in issues 16 and 39. It is a…
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