Beyond solids and liquids: the science of slime
Is it a solid? Is it a liquid? It’s slime! Make slime to explore viscoelasticity and then complete a material science design challenge.
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How global teamwork revealed the mystery at the heart of our galaxy
The idea that light could be affected by gravity is actually quite a strange one that was triggered by Einstein’s landmark paper on General Relativity in 1916. He proposed that a mass warps space and time in such a way that light is forced to change direction (figure 1). This very effect was…
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Accelerate Your Teaching is a free online course for high-school teachers. Discover how particle accelerator stories can bring a range of STEM topics to life.
Build a linear accelerator model
Build a linear accelerator to demonstrate spallation – the source of high-energy neutrons used by the new European Spallation Source being built in Sweden.
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Articles from previous issues
Introducing block coding: using the BBC micro:bit in the science classroom
Always wanted to do coding with your students but not sure where to start? Learn how with this step-by-step guide to create a timer using a micro:bit…
Coding, Engineering, General science, Mathematics
The Automated Transfer Vehicle – supporting Europe in space
Where do astronauts get their food? What happens to their waste? Adam Williams from the European Space Agency in Darmstadt, Germany, describes the…
Physics, Astronomy / space
On track: technology for runners
When we watch elite runners breaking world records, we rarely think about the chemistry and physics of the running…
Physics, Chemistry, Engineering, Science and society
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EMBL – Unfold your World
Discover the wonder of proteins with this exciting science & art competition. Unfold Your World provides free classroom-ready resources and is open to students aged 14–18, who can win prizes and see their artwork displayed in a special exhibition.
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