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September 15, 2017 | Issue 41

To the Moon and back: reflecting a radio signal to calculate the distance

Using a simple calculation, measure the distance between Earth and the Moon with the help of a local amateur radio station.

Ages: 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Physics, Earth science, Mathematics, Astronomy / space
       

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June 5, 2017 | Issue 40

Who murdered Sir Ernest? Solve the mystery with spectral fingerprints

Introduce your students to acoustic and optical spectra with a hands-on murder mystery.

Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Physics, Chemistry
     

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June 5, 2017 | Issue 40

Disease dynamics: understanding the spread of diseases

Get to grips with the spread of infectious diseases with these classroom activities highlighting real-life applications of school mathematics.

Ages: <11, 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Biology, Health, Mathematics
         

Inspire

June 5, 2017 | Issue 40

The importance of failure: interview with Paul Nurse

Paul Nurse’s failed experiment inspired a Nobel-prizewinning career.

Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Profiles
           

Understand

June 5, 2017 | Issue 40

More than meets the eye: the cold and the distant Universe

In the fifth and final article in this series on astronomy and the electromagnetic spectrum, find out how scientists use the European Space Agency’s missions to observe the sky in far-infrared, sub-millimetre and microwave light.

Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Physics, Astronomy / space
     

Understand

June 5, 2017 | Issue 40

Fusion drones: robot technicians for nuclear devices

Repairing a fusion device can be challenging for humans. Drones may be the answer.     

Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Physics, Engineering
 

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May 29, 2017 | Issue 40

Heroes and villains: the science of superheroes

Challenge your students to work out which exploits of comic-book heroes like Superman might actually be possible – given a miracle or two.

Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Physics, General science
   

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May 29, 2017 | Issue 40

Science without borders: an astronomy-based school exchange

Typical school exchanges focus on language and culture – but you can also build a successful exchange programme around science.

Ages: 14-16;
Topics: Physics, General science, Astronomy / space
 

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March 21, 2017 | Issue 39

Cans with a kick: the science of energy drinks

If you ever buy an energy drink as a pick-me-up, do you know what it contains? Here we use laboratory chemistry to find out.

Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Biology, Chemistry, Health
         

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March 21, 2017 | Issue 39

Parallax: reaching the stars with geometry

How far away are the stars? Explore in your classroom how astronomers measure distances in space.

Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Mathematics, Astronomy / space