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Dudley Shallcross and Tim Harrison from Bristol University, UK, illustrate chemistry experiments relevant to climate change.
Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
Conspiracies are at the heart of many a good film and book. Swedish biology teacher Per Kornhall is the author of a critical book on intelligent design and how it is taught in biology lessons in religious schools in Sweden. He talks to Sai Pathmanathan and Marlene Rau about his fascination with…
Ages: not applicable;
Schistosomiasis is the second most socioeconomically devastating parasitic disease after malaria. Alan Wilson and Stuart Haslam investigate new ways to combat the parasite – taking advantage of its sugar coating.
Ages: 16-19;
Beat Blattmann and Patrick Sticher from the University of Zürich, Switzerland, explain the science behind protein crystallography and provide a protocol for growing your own crystals from protein – an essential method used by scientists to determine protein structures.
Ages: 16-19;
Dudley Shallcross, Tim Harrison, Steve Henshaw and Linda Sellou offer chemistry and physics experiments harnessing alternative energy sources, such as non-fossil fuels.
Ages: 16-19;
In 2009, the world celebrates the 150th anniversary of the publication of Charles Darwin’s On the Origin of Species. Emmanuel Reynaud revisits the story of the vessel aboard which the foundations for Darwin’s publication were laid.
Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
Halina Stanley describes how two Israeli scientists investigated plasma balls and in the process found a potentially useful way to create nanoparticles.
Ages: 16-19;
Whynotchemeng.com is an excellent website designed for students who are considering a career in chemical or biochemical engineering. The website has two particular strengths: careers information, and a resource of practical demonstrations designed to inspire potential young physical scientists and…
Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
Do you enjoy the drama of science? The colour, the smells, the intricacies? Why not follow science teacher Bernhard Sturm’s suggestions: let your students bring yet more drama into the classroom by (re-)enacting science, to help them visualise and remember the lesson.
Ages: 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
Why is science important? “It helps us find out what on Earth is going on.” “It can lay the groundwork for a great career.” “It is our best chance for tomorrow.” “It provides us with opportunities and choices.” These and more statements can be found on Alom Shaha’s webpage, Why is…
Ages: 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
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Practical demonstrations to augment climate change lessons
Topics: Earth science
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Teaching in Sweden: tackling creationism, making waves
Topics: Profiles
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Sugary insights into worm parasite infections
Topics: Biology, Health
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Growing crystals from protein
Topics: Physics, Biology, Chemistry
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Fuelling interest: climate change experiments
Topics: Chemistry
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The Beagle
Topics: Science and society
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Plasma balls: creating the 4th state of matter with microwaves
Topics: Physics, Chemistry, Engineering
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Whynotchemeng.com website, By the Institution of Chemical Engineers, UK
Topics: Resources
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The drama of science
Topics: Physics, Chemistry
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Why is science important? website, By Alom Shaha
Topics: Resources
