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Mark Tiele Westra from the European Fusion Development Agreement (EFDA) in Garching, Germany, elucidates the source of power on Earth: the Sun
Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
The challenge can be read in ‘The joy of discovery: a personal experience‘ The trail from which Comet West was discovered is indicated by an arrow Image courtesy of ESO
Ages: not applicable;
Richard West describes the excitement and joy of discovering a new comet.
Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
Are migratory birds responsible for the spread of bird flu? Should we kill them all? Lucienne Niekoop and Froukje Rienks from the Netherlands Institute of Ecology argue for a more scientific approach.
Ages: 16-19;
Ever wondered what - and who - lies behind the beautiful and fascinating astronomical photographs and observations made with modern telescopes? Douglas Pierce-Price from ESO, the European Organisation for Astronomical Research in the Southern Hemisphere, describes a day in the life of the Very…
Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
Want to catch an enzyme in the act? Or watch an embryonic brain hard-wire itself? Russ Hodge from the European Molecular Biology Laboratory in Heidelberg, Germany, explains how recent developments in microscopy show cells and organisms at work.
Ages: 16-19;
The Mary Rose is one of several famous and historical ships salvaged from the sea in recent decades. Thanks to the anaerobic conditions on the seabed, the remains are well preserved. Montserrat Capellas and Dominique Cornuéjols from the European Synchrotron Radiation Facility (ESRF), in Grenoble,…
Ages: 16-19;
The energy demands of our society continue to increase, while the stocks of fossil fuels - still our major energy source - are declining. Chris Warrick from the European Fusion Development Agreement explains why research into fusion offers the hope of a safe and environmentally responsible energy…
Ages: 16-19;
In Chapter 7 of his book, Uncle Tungsten: Memories of a Chemical Boyhood, Oliver Sacks recalls his discovery of the delights of chemistry.
Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
The incidence of diabetes is on the rise, in both the developed and developing worlds. Klaus Dugi, Professor of Medicine at the University of Heidelberg, Germany, discusses the causes, symptoms and treatment of diabetes.
Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
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Fusion in the Universe: the power of the Sun
Topics: Physics, Astronomy / space
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Answer to the challenge in The joy of discovery: a personal experience
Topics: Uncategorized
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The joy of discovery: a personal experience
Topics: Physics, Astronomy / space
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The ecologist’s view of bird flu
Topics: Biology, Earth science
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Running one of the world’s largest telescopes
Topics: Physics, Astronomy / space
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A bright future for light microscopy
Topics: Biology, General science
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Shipwreck: science to the rescue!
Topics: Chemistry
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Fusion – ace in the energy pack?
Topics: Physics, Chemistry, Earth science, Engineering
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Chemical recreations
Topics: Chemistry
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Diabetes mellitus
Topics: Biology, Health
