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April 14, 2022 | Issue 57
Stroll through biological databases: Walking on chromosomes is a CusMiBio project that teaches students how to explore biological databases and extract basic information about human genes. It is a collaborative activity based on working together and sharing discoveries.
Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Biology, Health, Science and society
English
| Issue 57
The asteroid that killed the dinosaurs struck Earth during springtime. Scientists have determined this by analyzing the remains of fish that died directly after the impact.
Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Biology, Chemistry, Earth science, News from the EIROs
English
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What do carrots and flamingos have in common? At first glance, not much, but look closer. Their rosy glows have surprisingly similar origins!
Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Biology, Chemistry
English
February 1, 2022 | Issue 56
Blinded by the light: We rely on lights to see in the dark, but did you know that light pollution has serious environmental consequences?
Ages: 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Astronomy / space, Biology, Science and society, Sustainability
English
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From ancient bacteria to humans, cyclic dinucleotide second messenger signalling molecules are key to lifestyle regulation and disease. This makes them an attractive target for new medicines.
Ages: 16-19;
Topics: Biology, Health, Science and society
English
November 9, 2021 | Issue 54
Organ-on-chip technology can simulate key properties of human physiology. Advanced systems could even one day be used to replace animals in medical research.
Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Biology, Engineering, Health, Science and society
English 
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November 3, 2021 | Issue 55
Basic research is often misunderstood by the public and misconstrued by the media. Try this role play to learn how research is funded and how basic research advances and protects society.
Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, General science, Health, Science and society, Careers in STEM
English
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What can we do about the antimicrobial resistance crisis? What does it take to develop a new medicine? Can we fight bacteria with everyday substances or even foods? Find out with these engaging microbiology activities.
Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Biology, Health, Science and society
English
September 1, 2021 | Issue 54
The PDB Art project aims to make science more accessible and inspire young people to explore the beauty of proteins by bringing together art and science.
Ages: 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Biology, Chemistry, Health, Science and society
English
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Capturing the moment: to use artificial photosynthesis to produce clean energy, we need to better understand it first. Learn about how X-ray free-electron lasers can help.
Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Biology, Physics, News from the EIROs, Science and society
English
