SIS Articles – Science in School

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November 4, 2024 | Issue 70

Tangible statistics: cutting and weaving through data

Experience data like never before! Use kirigami and participatory statistics to create low-cost, hands-on multisensory visualizations to engage and inspire.

Ages: <11, 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Engineering, General science, Mathematics, Science and society

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November 4, 2024 | Issue 70

Handmade DNA: a tactile model to explore the basics of DNA

Hold a double helix in your hands: the model that will reveal the secrets of the DNA molecule.

Ages: 11-14;
Topics: Biology

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November 4, 2024 | Issue 70

Colour magic: additive mixing and coloured shadows

With flying colours: Try some simple but striking experiments to illustrate temporal additive colour mixing, and create and mix coloured shadows.

Ages: 11-14, 14-16;
Topics: Biology, Chemistry, General science, Physics

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November 4, 2024 | Issue 70

A unique atlas of the human heart: from cells to the full organ

Heart of glass: a new X-ray scanning method reveals a full 3D view of the inside of the heart in incredible detail without having to cut into it.

Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Biology, Engineering, Health, News from the EIROs, Physics, Science and society

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November 4, 2024 | Issue 70

Inspired by camelids: nanobodies are a magnificent molecular velcro

Camelids are famously robust and useful animals. Surprisingly, their unusual antibodies are just as sturdy and are now revolutionizing medical science.

Ages: 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Biology, Health, Science and society

Inspire

November 4, 2024 | Issue 70

Physics in Advent: The hands-on physics Advent calendar

Each December, Physics in Advent (PiA) opens the door to 24 fun and thought-provoking physics experiments, with the chance to win cool prizes!

Ages: 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Chemistry, Engineering, General science, Mathematics, Physics, Events, Resources

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November 4, 2024 | Issue 70

Xcool Lab at European XFEL: a place to spark students’ scientific curiosity

Visit the Xcool Lab for an inspiring experience at a cutting-edge research facility, with hands-on experiments to bring classroom concepts to life.

Ages: 16-19;
Topics: Biology, Health, News from the EIROs, Physics, Science and society

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October 31, 2024 | Issue 70

Science in a toilet-paper roll

On a roll: a humble roll of toilet paper can be used in science experiments explore diverse topics in materials science, chemistry, and physics.

Ages: 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Chemistry, Engineering, General science, Physics

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September 2, 2024 | Issue 69

Extract value from wool waste: keratin and the circular economy

Spinning a yarn: explore the chemistry of wool and use it as a raw material for biobased products through simple hand-on activities.

Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Chemistry, Sustainability, Careers in STEM

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September 2, 2024 | Issue 69

Simple gravimetric chemical analysis – weighing molecules the microscale way

Learn how to do quantitative chemistry using microscale techniques with bottle tops and inexpensive spirit burners that are relatively easy and quick to set up.

Ages: 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Chemistry, Sustainability