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Ever dreamed of a car that needed no fuel and produced no pollution? Mico Tatalovic investigates the solar car.
Ages: 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
Originally, Science on Stage was the brainchild of EIROforumw1, the publisher of Science in School. Since then, the commitment of the national organisers has enabled this network of local, national and international events for teachers to grow and grow. Eleanor Hayes reviews some of the latest…
Ages: not applicable;
The physics of clouds and their role in our climate have perplexed scientists for decades. Karin Ranero Celius investigates.
Ages: <11, 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
When we cool something below its freezing point, it solidifies – at least, that’s what we expect. Tobias Schülli investigates why this is not always the case.
Ages: 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
Astrid Wonisch, Margit Delefant and Marlene Rau present two activities developed by the Austrian project ‘Naturwissenschaft und Technik zum Angreifen’ to investigate how technology is inspired by nature.
Ages: <11, 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
Courtney Williams, winner of the CERN prize at the European Union Contest for Young Scientists 2009, reports on her experiences and those of the other EIROforum prize winners.
Ages: not applicable;
Why is symmetry so central to the understanding of crystals? And why did ‘forbidden’ symmetry change the definition of crystals themselves?
Ages: 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
Why does meiosis so often go wrong? And what are the consequences?
Ages: 14-16, 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;
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;
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Solar cars: the future of road transport?
Topics: Physics, Chemistry, Engineering
| Issue 16
Science on Stage: sharing teaching ideas across Europe
Topics: Events
| Issue 17
Clouds: puzzling pieces of climate
Topics: Physics, Chemistry, Earth science
| Issue 17
Science is cool… supercool
Topics: Physics
| Issue 18
Biomimetics: clingy as an octopus or slick as a lotus leaf?
Topics: Physics, Biology
| Issue 18
Young scientists at the cutting edge: EIROforum prize winners
Topics: Events
| Issue 24
The new definition of crystals – or how to win a Nobel Prize
Topics: Physics, Mathematics, General science, Chemistry
| Issue 25
Sloppy fishing: why meiosis goes wrong
Topics: Biology, Health
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The numbers game: extending the periodic table
Topics: Physics, Chemistry
| Issue 25
The changing face of orthodontics
Topics: Biology, Health
