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Studies of iron oxides under extreme conditions are shining a light on Earth’s interior and its role in our climate.
Ages: 16-19;
Scientists propose a new hypothesis to tackle one of the big remaining mysteries in animal evolution.
Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
A controversial new technology is making gene editing far cheaper and easier – too easy, perhaps?
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;
Exploring visual acuity requires not only biological experiments, but also some understanding of the underlying physics.
Ages: 16-19;
Astronomers are still trying to discover exactly why galaxies formed in spiral shapes, and what’s likely to happen to our galaxy in the future.
Ages: 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
Plasma is the fourth state of matter, after solid, liquid and gas – but what is it like and what can it do? Plasma globes allow us to answer these questions – and more.
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;
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Under pressure: the role of Earth’s mantle in our climate
Topics: Chemistry, Earth science
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What happens when cells embrace damage?
Topics: Understand, Biology
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Faster, cheaper, CRISPR: the new gene technology revolution
Topics: Understand, Biology
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Chembot: chemistry with robots
Topics: Chemistry, Engineering, Teach, General science
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Sharp eyes: how well can we really see?
Topics: Physics, Biology, Teach
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Galaxies: genesis and evolution
Topics: Understand, Physics, Astronomy / space
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Plasma: The fourth state
Topics: Physics
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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
