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Understand issue40bionics_Teaser
| Issue 40

Bionic structures: from stalks to skyscrapers

A blade of grass and a high tower both need to stand up against forces that threaten to level them. Are there design principles that they can exploit to achieve this?

Ages: <11, 11-14;
Topics: Physics, Biology, Engineering
     

Teach issue40parallax2_Teaser
| Issue 40

Finding the scale of space

How do astronomers measure distances to the stars? Using a digital camera to record parallax shift is an accurate and authentic method that can be used in a classroom.

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

Teach issue40superheroes_Teaser
| 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
   

Teach issue39energydrinks_Teaser
| 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
         

Teach issue39parallax_Teaser
| 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
       

Teach issue39feats_Teaser
| Issue 39

Fantastic feats

Entertain your audiences with these tricky feats, which showcase Newton’s laws of motion in action.

Ages: 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Physics
 

Understand issue39models_Teaser
| Issue 39

Life models

Model organisms – yeast, worms, flies and mice – help researchers to probe the secrets of life.

Ages: 16-19;
Topics: Biology