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Students often find it difficult to calculate the trajectories of projectiles. With the help of Elias Kalogirou’s model, they can be easily visualised. In addition, Ian Francis suggests further uses for the model in the classroom.
Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
Twenty-five years ago, the discovery of the hole in the ozone layer hit the news. How have things developed since? Tim Harrison and Dudley Shallcross investigate.
Ages: 16-19;
Imagine sending music across the room by laser. Sounds impossible, doesn’t it? But Alessio Bernardelli’s students did just that – and then developed a play to explain the science behind it. Here’s how to do it.
Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
What do astronomy and film have in common? Both can involve Jochen Liske, astronomer and actor. Karin Ranero Celius takes us on a trip to the Paranal Observatory in Chile and tells us about Jochen’s latest film: Das Auge 3D.
Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
In the second of two articles, Jarek Bryk describes how scientists dig deep into our genes – to test the molecular basis of an evolutionary adaptation in humans.
Ages: 16-19;
The physics of clouds and their role in our climate have perplexed scientists for decades. Karin Ranero Celius investigates.
Ages: <11, 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
Men and women react differently to humour. Allan Reiss tells Eleanor Hayes why this is news.
Ages: 16-19;
Ever dreamed of a car that needed no fuel and produced no pollution? Mico Tatalovic investigates the solar car.
Ages: 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
Friedlinde Krotscheck describes how she used a cutting-edge science article from Science in School as the main focus of a teaching unit on the human body.
Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
Elias Kalogirou and Eleni Nicas introduce a selection of very small-scale chemistry experiments for school.
Ages: 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
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Going ballistic: modelling the trajectories of projectiles
Topics: Physics
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A hole in the sky
Topics: Chemistry, General science, Earth science
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Stage lights: physics and drama
Topics: Physics, Engineering, General science
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An astronomer in a 3D world
Topics: Profiles
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Human evolution: testing the molecular basis
Topics: Biology, General science, Health
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Clouds: puzzling pieces of climate
Topics: Physics, Chemistry, Earth science
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The science of humour: Allan Reiss
Topics: Biology, General science
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Solar cars: the future of road transport?
Topics: Physics, Chemistry, Engineering
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Using cutting-edge science within the curriculum: balancing body weight
Topics: Biology, Health, Mathematics
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Microscale chemistry: experiments for schools
Topics: Chemistry
