UNDERSTAND

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What does particle physics have to do with aviation safety?

April 3, 2023 | Issue 62

Flying high: did you know that cosmic rays can interfere with aircraft systems? Learn how scientists from ILL are working with Airbus Avionics to ensure safety in the air.

Ages: 14-16, 16-19
Keywords: Binary code, Computing, Cosmic rays, Neutrons, Particle physics

 

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Plant pathology: plants can get sick too!

April 3, 2023 | Issue 62

You may have heard pathology labs mentioned in crime shows, but what is plant pathology? Find out about the feuds between plant and pathogen that span millions of years.

Ages: 11-14, 14-16, 16-19
Keywords: Agriculture, Genetic modification, Innate immunity, Pathogens, Plant science

     

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How global teamwork revealed the mystery at the heart of our galaxy

April 3, 2023 | Issue 62

This is the story of how scientists created an image of the region around the black hole at the centre of our galaxy by combining many telescopes into one virtual telescope the size of the Earth.

Ages: 11-14, 14-16, 16-19
Keywords: Astronomy, Black holes, Gravity, Light, Stars

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Moving slime: exploring chemotaxis with slime mould

April 3, 2023 | Issue 62

What are slime moulds? And what do they eat for breakfast? Discover these fascinating giant microbes and explore chemotaxis and the scientific method with these slimy experiments.

Ages: 11-14, 14-16
Keywords: Cells, Chemotaxis, Eukaryotes, Protists, Microorganisms, Scientific method, Sensing, Experimental variables

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Squid dissection: a hands-on activity to learn about cephalopod anatomy

April 3, 2023 | Issue 62

Did you know that a squid’s brain is donut shaped, so that the oesophagus can pass through it? Or that squid have three hearts? Explore the fascinating physiology of squid in this hands-on activity.

Ages: <11, 14-16, 11-14
Keywords: Anatomy, Cephalopods, Dissection, Evolution, Invertebrates, Marine biology, Physiology

   

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Surfatron: catch the wave of accelerators

April 3, 2023 | Issue 62

Try your hand at Surfatron, a game that lets students experience the challenges faced by particle accelerator scientists while learning about the physics of waves.

Ages: 14-16, 16-19
Keywords: Particle accelerators, Particle physics, Teaching resources, Waves

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