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Understand

November 28, 2016 | Issue 38

Proxima b, extremophiles and record-breaking cables

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 the EIROs.

Ages: not applicable;
Topics: News from the EIROs, Physics, Biology, Chemistry
 

Understand

November 28, 2016 | Issue 38

Under pressure: the role of Earth’s mantle in our climate

Studies of iron oxides under extreme conditions are shining a light on Earth’s interior and its role in our climate.

Ages: 16-19;
Topics: Chemistry, Earth science
     

Editorial

November 28, 2016 | Issue 38

Editorial issue 38

Looking back, there’s no doubt that my own schoolteachers’ enthusiasm for science rubbed off on me. I have fond memories of my science lessons, from creating film-canister rockets in chemistry to scouring the playground for insects in biology.

Ages: not applicable;
Topics: Uncategorized

Understand

November 25, 2016 | Issue 38

What happens when cells embrace damage?

Scientists propose a new hypothesis to tackle one of the big remaining mysteries in animal evolution. 

Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Understand, Biology
           

Understand

November 25, 2016 | Issue 38

Faster, cheaper, CRISPR: the new gene technology revolution

A controversial new technology is making gene editing far cheaper and easier – too easy, perhaps?

Ages: 16-19;
Topics: Understand, Biology
                 

Inspire

November 25, 2016 | Issue 38

Compound Interest: communicating chemistry with engaging graphics

UK chemistry teacher Andy Brunning talks about juggling school life with his famous online alter ego, ‘Compound Interest’. 

Ages: not applicable;
Topics: Inspire, Profiles
   

Teach

November 25, 2016 | Issue 38

Chembot: chemistry with robots

We know that robots are good for mechanical tasks – but here’s a chemistry project for robots that don’t mind getting their sensors wet. 

Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Chemistry, Engineering, Teach, General science
 

Inspire

November 25, 2016 | Issue 38

European CanSat Competition 2016

This June, students from around Europe met in Portugal to compete in the European CanSat competition. One of their teachers tells us more.

Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Inspire, Events