Open research in the classroom
Science is becoming increasingly open. In this article, we show you how to make use of this and bring authentic research into the classroom.
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The Science in School Student Writing Contest 2026
The submissions for this competition are closed. We have selected the winners among ~ 150 submissions! All participants should have received an email informing them whether or not they have been selected. Keep an eye out for the winning articles, which will be published in February 2027. To mark…
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Teaching gas pressure with a ‘syringe balance’
Challenge your students’ misconceptions about suction by using a simple gas syringe to demonstrate the impressive power of atmospheric pressure and pressure differences!
The hunt for Earth-like exoplanets and life in space heats up
Is our planet, and the life on it, unique? Several projects are being launched and planned to find out.
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