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| Issue 32

Kinder eggs and physics?

These simple physics experiments add an extra surprise to your Kinder Surprise chocolate eggs.

Ages: <11, 11-14, 14-16;
Topics: Physics
       

| Issue 32

Investigating blood types

In this experiment, simple liquids that mimic blood are used to demonstrate blood typing.

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

| Issue 32

Pixels, pictures and powering up

Science in School is published by EIROforum a collaboration between eight of Europe’s largest inter-governmental scientific research organisations (EIROs). This article reviews some of the latest news from EIROs.

Ages: not applicable;
Topics: News from the EIROs, Physics, Biology, Chemistry

| Issue 32

The magic sand mystery

Using an everyday toy can introduce mystery into the classroom and help explain chemistry.

Ages: 11-14, 14-16;
Topics: Chemistry, Science and society
       

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Once upon a time there was a pterodactyl…

Adapting the steps of the scientific method can help students write about science in a vivid and creative way. 

Ages: <11, 11-14, 14-16;
Topics: Science and society, General science
 

| Issue 32

Out of the darkness: tweeting from space

The Rosetta mission’s comet landing leads to amazing and unexpected destinations in the field of science communication.

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

| Issue 32

Colour to dye for

The basic chemistry of hair dyes has changed little over the past century, but what do we know about the risks of colouring our hair, and why do we do it?

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

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Infectious cancers

Is it possible to pass cancer from one individual to another? For some animals, it is – and, sadly, a unique Tasmanian species is facing possible extinction as a result.

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