Casting light on solar wind: simulating aurorae at school
The aurorae are one of the wonders of the natural world. Using some simple apparatus, they and related phenomena can easily be reproduced in the classroom.
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The aurorae are one of the wonders of the natural world. Using some simple apparatus, they and related phenomena can easily be reproduced in the classroom.
Around 1.5 billion people worldwide are overweight or obese. Are we just eating too much or can we blame our genes? Here’s how to investigate the genetics of obesity in the classroom.
What does the majority of our DNA do? Hundreds of scientists have spent years examining these ‘junk’ sequences, which may hold the key to serious diseases – and much more.
Studying the chemical composition of some of the planet’s oldest rocks has revolutionised our understanding of how our continents formed.
Civil engineer John Burland talks about the perils and practicalities of supporting some of the world’s most iconic buildings.
We all know what a kilogram is – or do we? Researchers worldwide are working to define precisely what this familiar unit is.
Many of us have had our teeth straightened with braces. Few people know, however, that orthodontics involves a great deal of fundamental science and fast-moving technology.
Learn how you and your students can use mathematics to study Jupiter’s moons.
Learn how to use research articles in your science lessons.
Casting light on solar wind: simulating aurorae at school
The genetics of obesity: a lab activity
Laying bare our genetic blueprint
Cracking the mystery of how our planet formed
Propping up the wall: how to rescue a leaning tower
Weighing up the evidence: what is a kilo?
The changing face of orthodontics
Galileo and the moons of Jupiter: exploring the night sky of 1610
Exploring scientific research articles in the classroom