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Understand

April 3, 2023 | Issue 62

Information revolution: how ultra-short bursts of light could help us improve data storage

When you snap a selfie or film a video for social media, where does that information go? Find out how magnetic ‘storms’ could help us achieve better, faster data storage.

Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Coding, Engineering, News from the EIROs, Physics, Science and society

Teach

February 1, 2023 | Issue 61

Introducing block coding: using the BBC micro:bit in the science classroom

Always wanted to do coding with your students but not sure where to start? Learn how with this step-by-step guide to create a timer using a micro:bit computer.

Ages: <11, 11-14, 14-16;
Topics: Coding, Engineering, General science, Mathematics

Understand

April 29, 2010 | Issue 14

Getting ahead in evolution

Lucy Patterson talks to Èlia Benito Gutierrez, from the European Molecular Biology Laboratory in Heidelberg, Germany, about how Èlia’s favourite animal, amphioxus, could be the key to understanding the evolution of vertebrates.

Ages: 16-19;
Topics: Biology, General science