Profiles – Science in School

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October 19, 2020 | Issue 50

Soup – an evidence-based medicine?

Could chicken soup and other traditional home-made broths have healing powers? Bioscientist Jake Baum decided to explore this question – with the help of a local primary school.

Ages: 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
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January 8, 2020 | Issue 49

Phenomenal physics

Theoretical physicist Maria Ubiali reflects on her role as a particle phenomenologist working at the interface between theory and experiment.

Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
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October 2, 2019 | Issue 48

Art and science from Pompeii to Rembrandt

Applying high-tech science to the study of ancient art and famous paintings has been a rewarding career choice for synchrotron scientist Marine Cotte.

Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
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June 12, 2019 | Issue 47

Understanding the teenage brain

Teenagers are in transition from childhood to adulthood, so why does their behaviour differ from both these phases? Neuropsychologist Sarah-Jayne Blakemore is looking for answers to this perennial question.

Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
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November 23, 2018 | Issue 45

Crime and conservation: tackling the illegal trade in rhino horn

As attempts to save the rhino continue to fail, is it time to involve local communities?

Ages: 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
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November 23, 2018 | Issue 45

Adventures in creative recycling

Do you have a drawer full of old mobile phones? One teacher is exploring new uses for such items, while nurturing his students’ creative imaginations.

Ages: 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
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March 19, 2018 | Issue 43

Becoming an astronaut: interview with Matthias Maurer

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.

Ages: 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
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