Simulating the effect of the solar wind
The smooth operation of communications satellites can be influenced by solar weather. Mimic this effect on a smaller scale in the classroom with a simple demonstration.
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The smooth operation of communications satellites can be influenced by solar weather. Mimic this effect on a smaller scale in the classroom with a simple demonstration.
When measuring the chemistry of the atmosphere, it helps to fly up in specially modified laboratories.
One of the scientists’ main interests in Mars research is water. Is there water on Mars?
You are what you eat – quite literally. Our diet can influence the tiny changes in our genome that underlie several diseases, including cancer and obesity.
For doctor Stefan Pfister, efforts to cure cancer happen at the hospital and in the laboratory.
A simple fungus used to brew beer is now used around the world to advance cancer research.
Archeology and genetics combine to reveal what caused the Black Death.
Iodine, with its characteristic purple vapours, has myriad applications – from the familiar disinfectant to innovative solar cells.
A group of German researchers is bringing to light the medicinal wisdom of the Middle Ages.
Having difficulties explaining black holes to your students? Why not try these simple activities in the classroom?
Simulating the effect of the solar wind
Up, up and away: using aircraft for atmospheric monitoring
Glaciers on Mars: looking for the ice
Food that shapes you: how diet can change your epigenome
Doctor in the morning, researcher in the afternoon
From model organism to medical advances
Tales from a plague pit
Purple fumes: the importance of iodine
Monastic medicine: medieval herbalism meets modern science
Peering into the darkness: modelling black holes in primary school