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A group of German researchers is bringing to light the medicinal wisdom of the Middle Ages.
Ages: 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
Having difficulties explaining black holes to your students? Why not try these simple activities in the classroom?
Ages: <11, 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
Using nothing but a pig’s heart, a knife and a supply of water, you and your students can investigate how the heart pumps.
Ages: 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
Soaring temperatures, a flooded landscape, violent winds…. What would our planet be like without the Moon?
Ages: 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
Spinal cord injury typically causes permanent paralysis and is currently a condition without a cure. Could stem cell therapy provide hope?
Ages: 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
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;
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;
Contrary to the popular saying, deep waters are often far from still – which is just as well for marine life. Activities using simple water tanks are a good way to find out about the physics at work beneath the waves.
Ages: 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
Biologist Juliana Machado Ferreira is using science to combat wildlife traffickers in Brazil.
Ages: 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
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Monastic medicine: medieval herbalism meets modern science
Topics: Biology, Chemistry, Health
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Peering into the darkness: modelling black holes in primary school
Topics: Astronomy / space
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From the bottom of our hearts: a hands-on demonstration of the mammalian heartbeat
Topics: Biology, Health
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Life without the Moon: a scientific speculation
Topics: Physics, Biology
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Spinal cord injury: do stem cells have the answer?
Topics: Biology, Health
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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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Weighing up the evidence: what is a kilo?
Topics: Physics, Chemistry
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Movers and shakers: physics in the oceans
Topics: Physics, Earth science
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Cracking down on wildlife trafficking
Topics: Biology, General science
