SI units: a new update for standards
In an update using the latest scientific research, all the basic SI units will soon be officially defined in terms of the Universe’s fundamental constants.
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In an update using the latest scientific research, all the basic SI units will soon be officially defined in terms of the Universe’s fundamental constants.
Use equations of motion to work out what happened in a car crash – and learn some valuable life lessons.
How do new species – or completely new types of organism – emerge? Time and separation are the key factors.
Have fun with organic chemistry by extracting sweet-smelling essential oils from fragrant plants.
The curation of ‘big data’ in molecular biology is changing the way scientists work.
Learn about a variety of biochemical processes with these quick, simple experiments using one of the world’s favourite fruits.
The European Space Agency’s Astro Pi Challenge gives students the chance to conduct their own science investigation on the International Space Station.
Fracking is a hugely controversial technology, so it’s worth taking a closer look at the science behind the headlines.
Should we believe what science tells us? A philosopher of science comments on teachers’ responses to this challenging question.
Roll up, roll up! We bring you some more fantastic feats to challenge and entertain – and to showcase some physics, too.
SI units: a new update for standards
Look out! The physics of road safety
Evolution in action: from genetic change to new species
Perfumes with a pop: aroma chemistry with essential oils
Bioinformatics: the new ‘cabinet of curiosities’
Go bananas for biochemistry
Run your coding experiment in space
Ten things you might not know about fracking
Is science true?
Further fantastic feats: falling and bouncing