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Studying the chemical composition of some of the planet’s oldest rocks has revolutionised our understanding of how our continents formed.
Ages: 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
Civil engineer John Burland talks about the perils and practicalities of supporting some of the world’s most iconic buildings.
Ages: <11, 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
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;
Does true altruism exist? And can science provide the answer?
Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
We all know what a kilogram is – or do we? Researchers worldwide are working to define precisely what this familiar unit is.
Ages: 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
Many of us have had our teeth straightened with braces. Few people know, however, that orthodontics involves a great deal of fundamental science and fast-moving technology.
Ages: 16-19;
With the use of detergents and other surfactants on the rise, the resulting pollution is worrying. One answer: surfactants that can be collected and re-used simply by switching a magnetic field on and off.
Ages: 16-19;
Until a few centuries ago, people believed that the world was made only of earth, air, water and fire. Since then, scientists have discovered 118 elements and the search is on for element 119.
Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
Why does meiosis so often go wrong? And what are the consequences?
Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
CERN’s director general tells the story behind the Higgs boson – and describes the next steps.
Ages: not applicable;
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Cracking the mystery of how our planet formed
Topics: Physics, Chemistry, Earth science
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Propping up the wall: how to rescue a leaning tower
Topics: Physics, Earth science, Engineering
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Science in space, society and synchrotrons
Topics: News from the EIROs, Physics, Biology
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The mystery of altruism
Topics: Biology
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Weighing up the evidence: what is a kilo?
Topics: Physics, Chemistry
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The changing face of orthodontics
Topics: Biology, Health
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Magnetic science: developing a new surfactant
Topics: Chemistry
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The numbers game: extending the periodic table
Topics: Physics, Chemistry
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Sloppy fishing: why meiosis goes wrong
Topics: Biology, Health
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Accelerating the pace of science: interview with CERN’s Rolf Heuer
Topics: Physics
