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Nataša Gros, Tim Harrison, Irena Štrumbelj Drusany and Alma Kapun Dolinar introduce a selection of experiments with a simple spectrometer designed especially for schools – and give details of how to perform one of the activities.
Ages: 16-19;
A string of glucose molecules: starch. It sounds simple, but it isn’t. Dominique Cornuéjols and Serge Pérez explore the intricacies of its structure – and show that the mystery is by no means solved.
Ages: 16-19;
Particle physics is often seen as something only for huge research institutes, out of reach of the general public. Francisco Barradas-Solas and Paloma Alameda-Meléndez demonstrate how – with the aid of a homemade particle detector – you can dispel this myth by bringing particle physics to life…
Ages: 16-19;
Lucy Patterson talks to Yasemin Koc from the British Council about scientific thinking as a versatile tool for life.
Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
Peter Douglas and Mike Garley investigate how chemistry and light interact in many aspects of our everyday life.
Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
In celebration of the International Year of Biodiversity 2010, Matt Kaplan takes us on a whirlwind tour through the previous year’s most inspiring discoveries of biodiversity.
Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
Lucy Patterson talks to Èlia Benito Gutierrez, from the European Molecular Biology Laboratory in Heidelberg, Germany, about how Èlia’s favourite animal, amphioxus, could be the key to understanding the evolution of vertebrates.
Ages: 16-19;
With the help of former vet, Sarah Baillie, Vienna Leigh takes us on a virtual reality trip – deep into a cow’s insides!
Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
Molecules of Murder: Criminal Molecules and Classic Cases is a highly readable book that is a must-read for those interested in crime or popular science. It follows on from author John Emsley’s earlier book: Elements of Murder: Criminal Molecules and Classic Cases.
Ages: 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
This year is the International Year of Astronomy. To celebrate, Chris Starr and Richard Harwood suggest some useful websites and other resources to inspire your astronomy teaching.
Ages: <11, 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
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Spectrometry at school: hands-on experiments
Topics: Chemistry
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Starch: a structural mystery
Topics: Physics, Chemistry
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Bringing particle physics to life: build your own cloud chamber
Topics: Physics
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A scientific mind
Topics: Profiles
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Chemistry and light
Topics: Physics, Chemistry, Science and society
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Biodiversity: a look back at 2009
Topics: Biology, General science
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Getting ahead in evolution
Topics: Biology, General science
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Virtual reality: the Haptic Cow
Topics: Profiles
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Molecules of Murder: Criminal Molecules and Classic Cases, By John Emsley
Topics: Resources
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Education resources for the International Year of Astronomy
Topics: Resources
