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November 4, 2024 | Issue 70

Inspired by camelids: nanobodies are a magnificent molecular velcro

Camelids are famously robust and useful animals. Surprisingly, their unusual antibodies are just as sturdy and are now revolutionizing medical science.

Ages: 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Biology, Health, Science and society, News from the EIROs

Inspire

November 4, 2024 | Issue 70

Xcool Lab at European XFEL: a place to spark students’ scientific curiosity

Visit the Xcool Lab for an inspiring experience at a cutting-edge research facility, with hands-on experiments to bring classroom concepts to life.

Ages: 16-19;
Topics: Biology, Health, News from the EIROs, Physics, Science and society

Teach

September 2, 2024 | Issue 69

Accelerators are everywhere, perhaps closer than you think…

Did you know that there are more than 30 000 particle accelerators around the world? Where are they, and what are they for?

Ages: 11-14, 14-16;
Topics: Careers in STEM, Engineering, General science, Physics, Science and society

Teach

September 2, 2024 | Issue 69

Biodiversity and biomass in the school garden

Small but mighty: investigate the role of herbaceous plants in the school garden for their contribution to biodiversity and sequestering carbon dioxide.

Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Biology, Earth science, Science and society, Sustainability

Inspire

September 2, 2024 | Issue 69

Biomimicry: a nature-based approach to designing sustainable futures

Learn from nature: biomimicry can be an inspiring interdisciplinary teaching tool that motivates students through engagement with real-world problems.

Ages: <11, 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Biology, Careers in STEM, Engineering, Resources, Science and society, Sustainability, STEAM

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September 2, 2024 | Issue 69

How does the body avoid multiple sperm fertilizing an egg?

You shall not pass: discover how the protein coating around an egg cell ‘zips up’ after fertilization to stop more sperm from entering.

Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Biology, Health, News from the EIROs, Science and society

Teach

June 3, 2024 | Issue 68

Plant genetics: extract DNA and explore the challenge of gene sequencing

Extract DNA from fruit using household ingredients and then explore the challenges of gene sequencing by assembling a fragmented poem.

Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Biology, Science and society, Sustainability, Resources

Teach

June 3, 2024 | Issue 68

Lab disasters: creative learning through storytelling

What can go wrong in a chemistry lab? Explore lab safety and consolidate the new knowledge by creating a fun horror story about a lab disaster.

Ages: 11-14;
Topics: Chemistry, General science, Science and society, STEAM

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April 4, 2024 | Issue 67

Seagrass the wonder plant!

Did you know that there are flowering plants that live in the sea? The unique characteristics of seagrasses are vital for the health of our planet.

Ages: 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Biology, Science and society, Sustainability

Inspire

April 4, 2024 | Issue 67

Accelerate your teaching with links to cutting-edge science

Accelerate Your Teaching is a free online course for high-school teachers. Discover how particle accelerator stories can bring a range of STEM topics to life.

Ages: 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Biology, Chemistry, Earth science, Engineering, General science, Health, Physics, Science and society, Resources

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