Measuring is believing: quantifying adaptation behaviour of Hydra
Amazing Hydra: A spineless creature with astounding regenerative properties that can adapt to changing environments.
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Take a virtual tour of The World of Molecular Biology to access awe-inspiring microscopy images and explore cutting-edge life-science themes.
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A map of the stars
From notebook sketches to space-telescope data: explore how mapping starlight using the Herzsprung-Russell (H-R) diagram helps us trace the life stories of stars across the universe.
Gene Horizons: a video introduction to the science behind gene therapies
A new short film explores the science behind gene therapies, with the help of five leading experts in the field and a unique, stop-motion animation.
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A twist on the candle mystery
Three candles of different heights are lit in a closed space. Surprisingly, the longest candle goes out first. Can you solve the mystery?
Chemistry, Engineering, General science, Physics
Spiders in Space : a collaboration between education and research
An ambitious Australian school project sent spiders into space to experience microgravity. 'Spiders in Space' will form the basis of a future project…
Biology, Astronomy / space, General science
Pleasing precipitation performances – the microscale way
Dropping out: learn about the chemistry of precipitation and introduce your students to chemical reactions that form colourful new compounds using…
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The 13th International Symposium on Microscale Chemistry
July 8th- 10th, St Pauls School, London I hope you have enjoyed the microscale chemistry articles that Adrian Allan and I presented in issues, 53, 54,57, 60, 65, and 69. If you are teaching chemistry do have a look at them. Other authors have also submitted ideas in issues 16 and 39. It is a…
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