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Repairing a fusion device can be challenging for humans. Drones may be the answer.
Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
Science in School is published by EIROforum, a collaboration between eight of Europe’s largest inter-governmental scientific research organisations (EIROs). This article reviews some of the latest news from the EIROs.
Ages: not applicable;
We are pleased to announce the winners of the student writing competition: the search for the strangest species on Earth.
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Gravitational waves are among the most subtle messengers that reach us across the cosmos. But how can their infinitesimal effects be detected?
Ages: 16-19;
A blade of grass and a high tower both need to stand up against forces that threaten to level them. Are there design principles that they can exploit to achieve this?
Ages: <11, 11-14;
How do astronomers measure distances to the stars? Using a digital camera to record parallax shift is an accurate and authentic method that can be used in a classroom.
Ages: 16-19;
Challenge your students to work out which exploits of comic-book heroes like Superman might actually be possible – given a miracle or two.
Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
What do you find the biggest challenges in science teaching? Can Science in School help?
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Typical school exchanges focus on language and culture – but you can also build a successful exchange programme around science.
Ages: 14-16;
What scientific evidence led to Watson and Crick’s big breakthrough and how far has genetics come since their discovery in 1953? Click on the links to understand more, as well as for tips and activities for teaching about DNA.
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Fusion drones: robot technicians for nuclear devices
Topics: Physics, Engineering
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Sentinel satellites, school ambassadors and synchrotron studies of dinosaurs
Topics: News from the EIROs, Physics, Biology, Chemistry
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Student competition: winners announced
Topics: Teach
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Good vibrations: how to catch a gravitational wave
Topics: Physics, Astronomy / space
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Bionic structures: from stalks to skyscrapers
Topics: Physics, Biology, Engineering
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Finding the scale of space
Topics: Physics, Mathematics, Astronomy / space
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Heroes and villains: the science of superheroes
Topics: Physics, General science
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The challenges of science teaching
Topics: Inspire
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Science without borders: an astronomy-based school exchange
Topics: Physics, General science, Astronomy / space
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Science surrounding the double helix discovery
Topics: Inspire, Resources
