What is it good for? Basic versus applied research
Basic research is often misunderstood by the public and misconstrued by the media. Try this role play to learn how research is funded and how basic research advances and protects society.
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Basic research is often misunderstood by the public and misconstrued by the media. Try this role play to learn how research is funded and how basic research advances and protects society.
What can we do about the antimicrobial resistance crisis? What does it take to develop a new medicine? Can we fight bacteria with everyday substances or even foods? Find out with these engaging microbiology activities.
Fireworks release more than just sound and light. Read about the environmental costs of this centuries-old entertainment.
Did you know that carbon dioxide dissolves in bodies of water and affects the ocean? Explore the effect of carbon dioxide on ocean chemistry with these practical activities.
The PDB Art project aims to make science more accessible and inspire young people to explore the beauty of proteins by bringing together art and science.
When talking of finite resources, the chemical elements themselves are often overlooked. Learn more about elements in danger.
Capturing the moment: to use artificial photosynthesis to produce clean energy, we need to better understand it first. Learn about how X-ray free-electron lasers can help.
Need inspiration for teaching about fresh water on Earth? Try these Earthlearningideas for classroom activities that can be performed with very little equipment.
Motivate and engage your students with the interdisciplinary school projects run by the European Space Agency (ESA).
Build your own virtual particle accelerator with the aid of the acceleratAR app and gain a hands-on, immersive understanding of how these machines work.
What is it good for? Basic versus applied research
Microbiology: Discovering antibacterial agents
The dark side of fireworks
An ocean in the school lab: carbon dioxide at sea
Bringing the beauty of proteins to the classroom: the PDB Art Project
Elements in danger!
Plant solar power: unlocking the secrets of photosynthesis with X-ray free-electron lasers
Watery world – hands-on experiments from Earthlearningidea
Back to School with ESA
Build your own virtual accelerator