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Fracking is a hugely controversial technology, so it’s worth taking a closer look at the science behind the headlines.
Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
Roll up, roll up! We bring you some more fantastic feats to challenge and entertain – and to showcase some physics, too.
Ages: 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
A species of dandelion is leading the way towards sustainable rubber. Find out how, by growing this unusual plant yourself and extracting the rubber from the roots.
Ages: 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
Shark skin is adapted for energy-efficient swimming in remarkable ways, some of which are now being copied by designers and engineers.
Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
Repairing a fusion device can be challenging for humans. Drones may be the answer.
Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
A blade of grass and a high tower both need to stand up against forces that threaten to level them. Are there design principles that they can exploit to achieve this?
Ages: <11, 11-14;
We know that robots are good for mechanical tasks – but here’s a chemistry project for robots that don’t mind getting their sensors wet.
Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
Taking inspiration from nature’s amazing ability to heal wounds, this biology-inspired technology could create aircraft wings that fix themselves.
Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
Take a closer look at the construction of European XFEL.
Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
When we watch elite runners breaking world records, we rarely think about the chemistry and physics of the running tracks.
Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
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Ten things you might not know about fracking
Topics: Earth science, Engineering, Science and society
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Further fantastic feats: falling and bouncing
Topics: Physics, Engineering
| Issue 43
Turning dandelions into rubber: the road to a sustainable future
Topics: Biology, Chemistry, Engineering
| Issue 41
Design inspiration: the secrets of shark skin
Topics: Physics, General science, Biology, Engineering
| Issue 40
Fusion drones: robot technicians for nuclear devices
Topics: Physics, Engineering
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Bionic structures: from stalks to skyscrapers
Topics: Physics, Biology, Engineering
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Chembot: chemistry with robots
Topics: Chemistry, Engineering, Teach, General science
| Issue 37
Self-healing aircraft wings: a dream or a possibility?
Topics: Chemistry, Engineering
| Issue 36
Making laser flashes meet their mark
Topics: News from the EIROs, Physics, Chemistry, Engineering
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On track: technology for runners
Topics: Physics, Chemistry, Engineering, Science and society
