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Teach

February 1, 2023 | Issue 61

Much ado about nothing: spot misleading science claims and explore rapid antigen tests and buffers

Fighting fake facts: When a Covid test shows a positive result with cola, does testing make sense? To answer this, one must understand how antigen tests and buffers work.

Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, Health, Science and society

Understand

December 7, 2015 | Issue 34

Infecting climate change

Viruses help carbon sink deep down in the oceans.

Ages: 14-16;
Topics: Biology, Earth science
 

Understand

December 9, 2009 | Issue 13

Winning an Oscar in immunology

Have you ever wondered what it is that scientists get so excited about? Ana de Barros from the Instituto de Medicina Molecular in Lisbon, Portugal, shares with us the excitement of researching the immune system.

Ages: 16-19;
Topics: Biology, Health
           

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April 27, 2009 | Issue 11

Outmanoeuvering influenza’s tricks

Catching the influenza virus can be more than just a nuisance: these pathogens have caused the most deadly pandemic in recent history. Claire Ainsworth investigates how scientists are working to prevent it happening again.

Ages: 16-19;
Topics: Biology
       

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December 14, 2006 | Issue 3

The ecologist’s view of bird flu

Are migratory birds responsible for the spread of bird flu? Should we kill them all? Lucienne Niekoop and Froukje Rienks from the Netherlands Institute of Ecology argue for a more scientific approach.

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