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Understand

June 7, 2018 | Issue 44

Reflecting the Universe: building the world’s largest telescopes

For hundreds of years, telescopes have helped astronomers unravel the mysteries of the Universe. But what’s involved in making – and maintaining – the complex instruments of today?

Ages: 11-14, 14-16;
Topics: Physics, Astronomy / space, Engineering
           

Understand

June 7, 2018 | Issue 44

Evolution in action: from genetic change to new species

How do new species – or completely new types of organism – emerge? Time and separation are the key factors.

Ages: 16-19;
Topics: Biology, Science and society
             

Teach

June 6, 2018 | Issue 44

Perfumes with a pop: aroma chemistry with essential oils

Have fun with organic chemistry by extracting sweet-smelling essential oils from fragrant plants.

Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Biology, Chemistry
   

Understand

June 5, 2018 | Issue 44

Bioinformatics: the new ‘cabinet of curiosities’

The curation of ‘big data’ in molecular biology is changing the way scientists work.

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

Teach

June 4, 2018 | Issue 44

Go bananas for biochemistry

Learn about a variety of biochemical processes with these quick, simple experiments using one of the world’s favourite fruits.

Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Biology, Chemistry
     

Inspire

June 4, 2018 | Issue 44

Run your coding experiment in space

The European Space Agency’s Astro Pi Challenge gives students the chance to conduct their own science investigation on the International Space Station.

Ages: <11, 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Events
     

Understand

March 21, 2018 | Issue 43

Ten things you might not know about fracking

Fracking is a hugely controversial technology, so it’s worth taking a closer look at the science behind the headlines.

Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Earth science, Engineering, Science and society
     

Understand

March 20, 2018 | Issue 43

Is science true?

Should we believe what science tells us? A philosopher of science comments on teachers’ responses to this challenging question.

Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: General science, Science and society
       

Teach

March 20, 2018 | Issue 43

Further fantastic feats: falling and bouncing

Roll up, roll up! We bring you some more fantastic feats to challenge and entertain – and to showcase some physics, too.

Ages: 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Physics, Engineering

Teach

March 20, 2018 | Issue 43

Saving the Earth Hollywood-style

Challenge your students to save the Earth from an asteroid collision, using calculations based on the Hollywood sci-fi fantasy film Armageddon.

Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Physics, Mathematics, Astronomy / space