The reign of the dinosaurs ended in spring
The asteroid that killed the dinosaurs struck Earth during springtime. Scientists have determined this by analyzing the remains of fish that died directly after the impact.
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The asteroid that killed the dinosaurs struck Earth during springtime. Scientists have determined this by analyzing the remains of fish that died directly after the impact.
A pressure wave generated by the explosion of a volcano 18 000 km away was detected as an unexpected windfall of a school ambient air monitoring network.
Why is food sold in packaging? Do we really need it? And if so, what materials are best? These questions are more complex than they seem and the answers may surprise you.
What would the world look like if we could see infrared light? With some simple modifications, you can turn a cheap webcam into an infrared camera and find out!
Events like COP26 are an opportunity to teach students about the importance of STEM for society, and how what they learn in class has real-world relevance. Here is a collection of Science in School articles on climate change to get you started.
Fireworks release more than just sound and light. Read about the environmental costs of this centuries-old entertainment.
Did you know that carbon dioxide dissolves in bodies of water and affects the ocean? Explore the effect of carbon dioxide on ocean chemistry with these practical activities.
Need inspiration for teaching about fresh water on Earth? Try these Earthlearningideas for classroom activities that can be performed with very little equipment.
Not just melting ice: a simple experiment demonstrates how thermal expansion contributes to rising sea levels as one of the consequences of climate change.
Helium: gas of awe, wonder, and worry. Is it time to give this noble gas the respect it deserves?
The reign of the dinosaurs ended in spring
Shaken by the (pressure) waves
Plastic food packaging: simply awful, or is it more complicated?
Infrared webcam hack – using infrared light to observe the world in a new way
Climate change articles to accompany the COP26 summit
The dark side of fireworks
An ocean in the school lab: carbon dioxide at sea
Watery world – hands-on experiments from Earthlearningidea
An ocean in the school lab: rising sea levels
Elements in focus: helium