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February 3, 2025 | Issue 71

Explore energy production with the escape game ‘Village of the Future’

Strengthen knowledge in the subjects of energy supply, grid load, and data evaluation, while using 21st century skills in a fun way.

Ages: 16-19;
Topics: Earth science, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Science and society, Sustainability

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February 3, 2025 | Issue 71

Fun with phages: how do heat and pH affect bacteriophage viability?

Bacteriophages look like alien spaceships but they are actually viruses that infect bacteria. Use these fantastic beasts to explore protein stability.

Ages: 16-19;
Topics: Biology, Health

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February 3, 2025 | Issue 71

Albedo and ice: positive feedback in action

Under the Sun, light colours stay cool, while black heats up. But what does this mean for the natural world? Let's explore the consequences of albedo.

Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Earth science, Physics, Science and society, Sustainability

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February 3, 2025 | Issue 71

The birth of electrochemistry: building a simple voltaic pile

Stacking up: use common household items like coins and paper explore one of the most significant scientific discoveries of the 19th century.

Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Chemistry, Engineering, Physics