History of science – Science in School

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June 2, 2020 | Issue 50

Discovery and controversy: stories from the chemical elements

How do discoveries happen in science? Despite popular stories of ‘eureka moments’, the reality is usually much more complex.

Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Chemistry, General science
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March 17, 2020 | Issue 50

Tell me about it: adventures in science communication

Scientists often need to communicate their subject to non-experts, such as policymakers and the public. This absorbing structured activity challenges school students to do the same.

Ages: 14-16;
Topics: General science
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November 21, 2018 | Issue 45

Elements in focus: beryllium

As a lightweight, super-strong metal, beryllium is an engineer’s dream – but it also has some less convenient qualities.

Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: News from the EIROs, Physics, Chemistry, Engineering
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September 6, 2016 | Issue 37

History in the making

How Anne-Flore Laloë is chronicling the life and works of a scientific institution.

Ages: 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Inspire, Profiles
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August 15, 2013 | Issue 27

From the bottom of our hearts: a hands-on demonstration of the mammalian heartbeat

Using nothing but a pig’s heart, a knife and a supply of water, you and your students can investigate how the heart pumps.

Ages: 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Biology, Health
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November 7, 2012 | Issue 25

Weighing up the evidence: what is a kilo?

We all know what a kilogram is – or do we? Researchers worldwide are working to define precisely what this familiar unit is.

Ages: 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Physics, Chemistry
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| Issue 25

The numbers game: extending the periodic table

Until a few centuries ago, people believed that the world was made only of earth, air, water and fire. Since then, scientists have discovered 118 elements and the search is on for element 119.

Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Physics, Chemistry
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December 7, 2010 | Issue 17

Very Short Introductions to Evolution, Human Evolution and the History of Life, By Brian and Deborah Charlesworth (Evolution), Bernard Wood (Human Evolution) and Michael J Benton (The History of Life)

How short is ‘very short’? Well, pretty short – between 120 and 150 pages. The pages are small, too, 175 mm x 110 mm, but then so is the type. ‘Introduction?’ …well, it depends what’s being introduced.

Ages: not applicable;
Topics: Resources
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June 23, 2010 | Issue 15

The Periodic Table: its Story and Significance, By Eric R Scerri

Professor Eric Scerri is a leading philosopher of science who specialises in the history and philosophy of the periodic table.

Ages: not applicable;
Topics: Resources
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April 30, 2010 | Issue 14

Natural selection at the molecular level

We know that particular genetic sequences can help us to survive in our environment – this is the basis of evolution. But demonstrating which genetic sequences are beneficial and how they help us to survive is not easy – especially in wild populations. Jarek Bryk describes some relevant recent…

Ages: not applicable;
Topics: Biology, Health
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