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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
Recent results from EUROfusion’s JET experiment have demonstrated sustained high fusion power for the first time. These ground-breaking results could pave the way for fusion energy to play a key role in tackling climate change.
Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Engineering, News from the EIROs, Physics, Science and society, Sustainability
English
February 1, 2022 | Issue 56
Why is food sold in packaging? Do we really need it? And if so, what materials are best? These questions are more complex than they seem and the answers may surprise you.
Ages: 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Earth science, Engineering, Science and society, Sustainability
English
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Clearing up chemistry: household products like nail polish remover and laundry detergent can be used to demonstrate chemical concepts like intermolecular forces and redox reactions.
Ages: 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Chemistry, Science and society
English
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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
A real-life version of proton torpedoes, popularized in Star Wars, offer an alternative to radiotherapy for the treatment of cancer.
Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Engineering, Health, Physics, Science and society, Careers in STEM
English
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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
