Let’s make a chemical clock
Oscillating reactions: an unusual and fascinating topic to explore.
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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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Ashes and abs: testing calcium in gladiator tonic
Travel back to ancient Rome, test the calcium content of a gladiator recovery drink and compare it to today’s milk and sports drinks. History has never tasted this real!
Snail-powered science: hands-on biology for active classrooms
Using pond snails as a low-cost, hands-on model to teach biology and environmental science in secondary schools.
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Colour in nature: true blue
Have you ever seen a blue cow? A blue apple? Or a blue tree? Blue is rare in nature, so why are some plants and animals…
Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, General science
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
Cancer stem cells – hope for the future?
Cancer and stem cells are both topical issues. But have you heard of cancer stem cells? As Massimiliano Mazza explains, this concept may…
Biology, Health
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