Supporting African science: the role of fruit flies
September 18, 2017 | Issue 41Not only is the fruit fly a valuable model organism, but it is also helping to put Africa on the scientific world map.
INSPIRE
UNDERSTAND
Evolution in action: the 67 000-generation experiment
September 21, 2017 | Issue 41A unique experiment tracks microbes changing over thousands of generations – so we can watch evolution on fast-forward.
Elements in focus: molybdenum
September 20, 2017 | Issue 41From samurai swords to healthy tomato plants, this little-known element has wider uses than you might expect.
Exotic particles, fusion-device ashtrays and lunar missions
September 20, 2017 | Issue 41Science 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 the EIROs.
Gravitational waves: a taxonomy
September 20, 2017 | Issue 41Gravitational waves were predicted by Einstein – but where do they come from, and what different types might there be out in the cosmos?
Design inspiration: the secrets of shark skin
September 19, 2017 | Issue 41Shark skin is adapted for energy-efficient swimming in remarkable ways, some of which are now being copied by designers and engineers.
Cellulose: from trees to treats
September 19, 2017 | Issue 41The same molecule that keeps mighty trees standing also led to the first multicellular life forms – and can even be used to make sweet treats.
Science and art
September 15, 2017 | Issue 41What are the links between science and art? There might be more than you think.
TEACH
A particle accelerator in your salad bowl
September 17, 2017 | Issue 41Create a particle accelerator using a Van de Graaff generator, a ping-pong ball and a salad bowl to understand how it is used to study matter at the smallest scale.
How do birds fly? A hands-on demonstration
September 16, 2017 | Issue 41Dissect a chicken from the supermarket to discover the unusual pulley system that enables birds to fly.
To the Moon and back: reflecting a radio signal to calculate the distance
September 15, 2017 | Issue 41Using a simple calculation, measure the distance between Earth and the Moon with the help of a local amateur radio station.
EDITORIAL
Editorial issue 41
September 11, 2017 | Issue 41The new academic year is in full swing. You have welcomed back your students and familiarised yourself with new faces. Now we would like to welcome you back with this issue of Science in School – and to say hello to new subscribers who have joined us over the summer.