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| Issue 48

Behind the scenes at the laboratory

You don’t have to be a researcher to take part in worthwhile scientific research. Find out about some of the less visible roles that keep the science happening.

Ages: 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Careers in STEM
 

| Issue 47

Fantastic feats: magic with money

You’ll need to put your money on the table for this batch of tricks, then use your scientific knowledge to make ‘cents’ of what happens!

Ages: 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Physics, Engineering
 

| Issue 47

Colour, chlorophyll and chromatography

Use thin-layer chromatography to discover the variety of pigments that play a role in photosynthesis and give leaves their colour.

Ages: 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Biology, Chemistry
   

| Issue 47

Quiz: elemental pursuit

How much do your students know about the properties of the chemical elements and how they are used? Find out with this elements quiz, based on articles in Science in School.

Ages: 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Chemistry, General science
     

| Issue 47

Rocket science made easy

Prepare for lift-off with these simple activities that demonstrate some of the key principles of space science.

Ages: <11, 11-14;
Topics: Physics, Astronomy / space
     

| Issue 46

Painting in a petri dish

Create a living piece of ‘agar art’ to discover the invisible world of microbes living on our hands.

Ages: <11, 11-14;
Topics: Biology, Health
           

| Issue 46

Art meets molecular biology

Step inside a science-inspired art exhibition where students bring biological molecules to life.

Ages: 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Events
   

| Issue 45

Adventures in creative recycling

Do you have a drawer full of old mobile phones? One teacher is exploring new uses for such items, while nurturing his students’ creative imaginations.

Ages: 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Profiles
       

| Issue 45

Some (microbes) like it hot

Scalding volcanic springs are home to some remarkable microorganisms, and biotechnology is now finding uses for these microscopic survivors.

Ages: 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Biology, Chemistry