The power of plasma: turning water into an eco-friendly disinfectant
I’ve got the power: meet a simple device that can create a powerful sterilizing solution from just air, water, and electricity.
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Seagrass the wonder plant!
We live on a blue planet, over 70% of the planet’s surface is covered by water. The ocean provides humankind with oxygen, food, and medicines. It regulates the climate, is a key mode of transportation, is home to an incredible diversity of plant and animal species, and is a place where we can…
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Fun with phages: how do heat and pH affect bacteriophage viability?
Bacteriophages look like alien spaceships but they are actually viruses that infect bacteria. Use these fantastic beasts to explore protein stability.
Albedo and ice: positive feedback in action
Under the Sun, light colours stay cool, while black heats up. But what does this mean for the natural world? Let's explore the consequences of albedo.
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