Molecules that Amaze Us, by Paul May and Simon Cotton
July 6, 2015 | Issue 32Molecules are everywhere, both inside us and out, but they are more than just common. The ones you will find in Molecules that Amaze Us are incredible.
INSPIRE
Out of the darkness: tweeting from space
July 6, 2015 | Issue 32The Rosetta mission’s comet landing leads to amazing and unexpected destinations in the field of science communication.
UNDERSTAND
Pixels, pictures and powering up
July 7, 2015 | Issue 32Science 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.
Ebola in numbers: using mathematics to tackle epidemics
July 3, 2015 | Issue 32Discovering how infectious diseases spread may seem purely a matter for medical science – but taking a close look at the numbers can also tell us a great deal.
Colour to dye for
July 3, 2015 | Issue 32The 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?
Infectious cancers
July 1, 2015 | Issue 32Is 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.
TEACH
Beat the Flood
July 8, 2015 | Issue 32Imagine living with the danger that your home could be flooded at any time. This challenge will enable pupils aged 7–14 to discover the impact that flooding has on people’s lives, and how science and technology can mitigate its effects and help find potential solutions.
Kinder eggs and physics?
July 8, 2015 | Issue 32These simple physics experiments add an extra surprise to your Kinder Surprise chocolate eggs.
Investigating blood types
July 7, 2015 | Issue 32In this experiment, simple liquids that mimic blood are used to demonstrate blood typing.
The magic sand mystery
July 7, 2015 | Issue 32Using an everyday toy can introduce mystery into the classroom and help explain chemistry.
Once upon a time there was a pterodactyl…
July 6, 2015 | Issue 32Adapting the steps of the scientific method can help students write about science in a vivid and creative way.
EDITORIAL
Welcome to the 32nd issue of Science in School
July 1, 2015 | Issue 32I am delighted to report that as we go to press, EIROforum – our publisher – has just agreed to continue funding Science in School until the end of 2020.