Ebola in numbers: using mathematics to tackle epidemics
Discovering how infectious diseases spread may seem purely a matter for medical science – but taking a close look at the numbers can also tell us a great deal.
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Discovering how infectious diseases spread may seem purely a matter for medical science – but taking a close look at the numbers can also tell us a great deal.
The basic chemistry of hair dyes has changed little over the past century, but what do we know about the risks of colouring our hair, and why do we do it?
Is it possible to pass cancer from one individual to another? For some animals, it is – and, sadly, a unique Tasmanian species is facing possible extinction as a result.
I am delighted to report that as we go to press, EIROforum – our publisher – has just agreed to continue funding Science in School until the end of 2020.
Now the delighted mother of healthy twin boys, I’m also happy to be back at Science in School, working with Laura and Isabelle to continue their good work on the new design of our journal.
Different stars shine with different colours, and you can use a light bulb to help explain why.
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 EIROs.
Making pH-sensitive inks from fruits and vegetables is a creative variation of the cabbage-indicator experiment.
Programmes don’t need a computer – turn your students into coders and robots with just pens, paper and a stack of cups.
The path to the Moon is paved with many challenges. What questions do the next generation of space explorers need to answer?
Ebola in numbers: using mathematics to tackle epidemics
Colour to dye for
Infectious cancers
Welcome to the 32nd issue of Science in School
Welcome to the 31st issue of Science in School
Starlight inside a light bulb
Making new connections and learning in new ways
An artistic introduction to anthocyanin inks
Coding without computers
The challenging logistics of lunar exploration