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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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.
Let’s make a chemical clock
Oscillating reactions: an unusual and fascinating topic to explore.
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