Nature’s body builders: explore the fascinating world of proteins
February 3, 2025 | Issue 71Dive into the science proteins, the remarkable macromolecules that literally build our bodies, and explore the vital roles they play in our lives.
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Slow and steady wins the race: an exciting new material for long-acting medicines
February 3, 2025 | Issue 71Researchers have developed a molecular delivery system for continuous release of an anti-HIV medicine.
The power of plasma: turning water into an eco-friendly disinfectant
February 3, 2025 | Issue 71I’ve got the power: meet a simple device that can create a powerful sterilizing solution from just air, water, and electricity.
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Explore energy production with the escape game ‘Village of the Future’
February 3, 2025 | Issue 71Strengthen knowledge in the subjects of energy supply, grid load, and data evaluation, while using 21st century skills in a fun way.
Fun with phages: how do heat and pH affect bacteriophage viability?
February 3, 2025 | Issue 71Bacteriophages look like alien spaceships but they are actually viruses that infect bacteria. Use these fantastic beasts to explore protein stability.
Albedo and ice: positive feedback in action
February 3, 2025 | Issue 71Under the Sun, light colours stay cool, while black heats up. But what does this mean for the natural world? Let's explore the consequences of albedo.
The birth of electrochemistry: building a simple voltaic pile
February 3, 2025 | Issue 71Stacking up: use common household items like coins and paper explore one of the most significant scientific discoveries of the 19th century.