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Steve Jones talks to Vienna Leigh about the startling re-emergence of creationism in Europe, how teachers can help, and why he will never argue with a creationist.
Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
The foundations of democratic western civilisation are under threat, argues Dick Taverne. Since the Enlightenment, material and social progress in our society has relied to a large extent on the achievements of science and on the freedom of scientists to question and experiment, free from dogma and…
Ages: 16-19;
Katie Wynne and Steve Bloom from Imperial College London, UK, describe their work on a hormone that could tackle the causes of obesity.
Ages: 16-19;
Karen Smith from NEF, the New Economics Foundation, London, UK, describes an approach to creating a safe space where students can discuss sensitive topics, like stem-cell research or genetically modified food. How can students be encouraged to explore their values in relation to science topics, and…
Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
How much do Europeans really know about science and technology? What do they think about it? Do they even care? Russ Hodge from the European Molecular Biology Laboratory reports on one of the Eurobarometer surveys.
Ages: not applicable;
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Interview with Steve Jones: the threat of creationism
Topics: Biology
| Issue 6
The March of Unreason: Science, Democracy, and the New Fundamentalism, By Dick Taverne
Topics: Resources
| Issue 6
Oxyntomodulin: a new therapy for obesity?
Topics: Biology, Health
| Issue 4
Democs: a conversation card activity for teaching science and citizenship
Topics: Science and society, General science
| Issue 3
What Europeans really think (and know) about science and technology
Topics: Science and society
