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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;
Have you ever looked up at the Moon in a clear night sky and wondered about the very few people who have walked on its surface? What did we learn, and what are we still unsure about? When might humans return to the Moon? Adam Baker investigates.
Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
Teaching science in primary school can be challenging. Astrid Kaiser and Marlene Rau describe a rich source of online materials in three languages – and highlight some activities about oil and water.
Ages: <11, 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
How do fossils form around hydrothermal vents? Crispin Little describes how he and his team found out – by making their own fossils.
Ages: 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
Anne Weaver, lead clinician for London’s Air Ambulance, tells Marie Mangan about her job: saving lives.
Ages: <11, 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
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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
| Issue 17
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
| Issue 16
Using cutting-edge science within the curriculum: balancing body weight
Topics: Biology, Health, Mathematics
| Issue 16
Microscale chemistry: experiments for schools
Topics: Chemistry
| Issue 16
Space exploration: the return to the Moon
Topics: Physics, General science, Astronomy / space, Engineering
| Issue 16
LeSa21: primary-school science activities
Topics: Biology, Chemistry, General science
| Issue 16
Hot stuff in the deep sea
Topics: Biology
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Life savers in the sky: flying doctors
Topics: Health, General science
