Ten things you might not know about fracking
Fracking is a hugely controversial technology, so it’s worth taking a closer look at the science behind the headlines.
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Fracking is a hugely controversial technology, so it’s worth taking a closer look at the science behind the headlines.
Should we believe what science tells us? A philosopher of science comments on teachers’ responses to this challenging question.
Roll up, roll up! We bring you some more fantastic feats to challenge and entertain – and to showcase some physics, too.
Challenge your students to save the Earth from an asteroid collision, using calculations based on the Hollywood sci-fi fantasy film Armageddon.
A species of bacterium discovered on the decaying wreck of the Titanic is providing new insights into how to protect living cells from damage.
USB-powered sequencers smaller than your smartphone could revolutionise the way we decode DNA – in hospitals, in remote locations and even in space.
The European Space Agency’s newest astronaut recruit talks about his exhilarating experiences in astronaut training and what the future has in store for space flight.
Use a lollipop to activate colour-changing redox reactions in this simple but eye-catching activity.
A species of dandelion is leading the way towards sustainable rubber. Find out how, by growing this unusual plant yourself and extracting the rubber from the roots.
Ten things you might not know about fracking
Is science true?
Further fantastic feats: falling and bouncing
Saving the Earth Hollywood-style
Titanic and the iron-eating bacteria
Decoding DNA with a pocket-sized sequencer
Becoming an astronaut: interview with Matthias Maurer
Colourful chemistry: redox reactions with lollipops
Turning dandelions into rubber: the road to a sustainable future