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Simulate a neuron in the classroom.
Ages: 16-19;
Hot, luminous and destructive: fire is a force of nature. Here we look at how to use and control it safely with water and carbon dioxide.
Ages: 11-14;
Studies of iron oxides under extreme conditions are shining a light on Earth’s interior and its role in our climate.
Ages: 16-19;
We know that robots are good for mechanical tasks – but here’s a chemistry project for robots that don’t mind getting their sensors wet.
Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
Studies of radiocarbon are helping scientists to understand how neurons remain stable yet adaptable.
Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
Taking inspiration from nature’s amazing ability to heal wounds, this biology-inspired technology could create aircraft wings that fix themselves.
Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
Using effervescent heartburn tablets, model the action of volcanoes to measure the intensity of the explosions and create your own measurement scale.
Ages: <11, 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
Find out how we know what the Sun (and stars) are made of.
Ages: 16-19;
Teaching viscosity can be sweetened by using chocolate.
Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
Learn how fluorescent biosensors can monitor the chemistry inside living cells.
Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
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The resting potential: introducing foundations of the nervous system
Topics: Biology, Chemistry
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Practical pyrotechnics
Topics: Chemistry, Science and society
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Under pressure: the role of Earth’s mantle in our climate
Topics: Chemistry, Earth science
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Chembot: chemistry with robots
Topics: Chemistry, Engineering, Teach, General science
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The element of surprise
Topics: Physics, Biology, Chemistry
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Self-healing aircraft wings: a dream or a possibility?
Topics: Chemistry, Engineering
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Measuring the explosiveness of a volcanic eruption
Topics: Earth science, Mathematics, General science
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What are stars made of?
Topics: Physics, Chemistry, Astronomy / space
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Melts in your viscometer, not in your hand
Topics: Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Teach
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Cellular redox – living chemistry
Topics: Understand, Biology, Chemistry, Health
