The pull of the Moon: unlocking the mystery of tides
Most people know that the Moon and the Sun cause the tides, but few understand why we get two high tides each day, or why a tidal bulge forms on the opposite side of the Earth from the Moon.
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The Science in School Student Writing Contest 2026
To mark Science in School ’s 20th anniversary, we are launching a student writing competition inviting young people to explore the topic of sustainable and resilient tourism. All details below are also available in our downloadable and printable flyer. What is it about? 2027 is set to be the…
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Teaching science with cartoons from the Zagreb School of Animation
Cartoons are fun to watch but can also help inspire students and enhance their understanding of science. Here’s how to do that with some classics of European animation.
Beyond DNA: how epigenetics controls your genes
Our DNA is the blueprint of life, but epigenetics interprets how it is read. Learn how epigenetics controls our genes, enables life and shapes who we are.
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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,…
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Amito Haarhuis from the Science Center NEMO in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, describes a project that challenges pupils aged 11-12 to design and create…
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Finding the recipe for life on Earth
Three key factors were required for life to develop on Earth – but which factor came first? Recent research could help settle the…
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