Editorial issue 75
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Squid dissection: a hands-on activity to learn about cephalopod anatomy
Introduction The practice of carrying out animal dissections for educational purposes dates back to the 13th century, and it has been used since then to promote understanding of the functioning of the whole animal body through the analysis of its parts.[1] Dissections can also evoke a sense of…
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Neutron science: a quantum story
How tiny quantum particles dig into the mysteries of future materials.
Five things that matter about antimatter
Meet antimatter – nature’s invisible twin that could explain our existence and inspire our wildest stories.
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Articles from previous issues
Classroom@Sea: bringing real marine science into the classroom
Bringing marine science into the classroom can be challenging work for teachers. So why not take the classroom – and the teachers – to sea? Vikki…
Earth science
How much carbon is locked in that tree?
Biology, maths, and the SDGs: estimate the CO2 absorbed by a tree in the schoolyard and compare it to the CO2 emissions of a short-haul flight.
Earth science, Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Science and society, Sustainability
Nature’s body builders: explore the fascinating world of proteins
Dive into the science proteins, the remarkable macromolecules that literally build our bodies, and explore the vital roles they play in our lives.
Biology, Chemistry, General science, Health, Resources, Science and society, STEAM, Sustainability
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EMBL Insight Lecture 2025
Introduce your students (15+) to cutting-edge science by joining the EMBL Insight Lecture with Dr Julia Mahamid on 16 December and explore how cryo-electron tomography reveals life’s hidden molecular machinery in stunning detail.
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