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DNA-based methods such as PCR, gel electrophoresis and bioinformatics, provide a practical insight into virus research for students – applicable to COVID-19, bird flu and others.
Ages: 16-19;
Cartoons are fun to watch but can also help inspire students and enhance their understanding of science. Here’s how to do that with some classics of European animation.
Ages: <11, 14-16, 11-14, 16-19;
Invisible soap, heavy water and a research reactor come together to provide enlightening insights into how plants and bacteria turn light into food.
Ages: 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
Project Earth supports students to innovate for the planet with expert advisors and ‘Pitch for the Planet'. Take part!
Ages: 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
How to teach radioactive decay and radioisotopes to students who feel that equations are boring? Here are two inexpensive and captivating activities to apply in your classroom!
Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
Explore the science behind some of the SDGs and the key role science has to play in our efforts towards achieving them.
Ages: not applicable;
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;
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;
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;
Events like COP26 are an opportunity to teach students about the importance of STEM for society, and how what they learn in class has real-world relevance. Here is a collection of Science in School articles on climate change to get you started.
Ages: not applicable;
| Issue 78
On the trail of viruses: understanding virus research
Topics: Biology
| Issue 78
Teaching science with cartoons from the Zagreb School of Animation
Topics: General science, Resources, Science and society
| Issue 77
Neutrons elucidate the mysteries of photosynthesis
Topics: Biology, Chemistry, Earth science, News from the EIROs, Physics, Sustainability
| Issue 76
Project Earth: empowering young people to build a better world
Topics: Earth science, Events, General science, Science and society, Sustainability
| Issue 75
Teach radioisotopes and decay interdisciplinarily at a low cost
Topics: Mathematics, Physics
| Issue 59
Sustainable Science: Articles for European Sustainable Development Week
Topics: Earth science, Engineering, General science, Science and society, Sustainability, Events
| Issue 54
Organ-on-chip systems and the 3Rs
Topics: Biology, Engineering, Health, Science and society
| Issue 55
Death Star or cancer tumour: proton torpedoes reach the target
Topics: Engineering, Health, Physics, Science and society, Careers in STEM
| Issue 55
What is it good for? Basic versus applied research
Topics: Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, General science, Health, Science and society, Careers in STEM
| Issue 55
Climate change articles to accompany the COP26 summit
Topics: Sustainability, Science and society, Earth science
