Footprints in the agar: growing bacteria from ants’ feet to combat plant diseases
A walk on the wild side: invite some ants to take a walk on your petri dish and discover how bacteria from their feet could help us reduce pesticide use.
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Too much of a good thing – the problem of light pollution
Blinded by the light: We rely on lights to see in the dark, but did you know that light pollution has serious environmental consequences?
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How much carbon is locked in that tree?
Biology, maths, and the SDGs: estimate the CO2 absorbed by a tree in the schoolyard and compare it to the CO2 emissions of a short-haul flight.
Beyond solids and liquids: the science of slime
Is it a solid? Is it a liquid? It’s slime! Make slime to explore viscoelasticity and then complete a material science design challenge.
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Build a linear accelerator model
Build a linear accelerator to demonstrate spallation – the source of high-energy neutrons used by the new European Spallation Source being built in Sweden.
Engineering, Physics
Doing is understanding: science fun in India
School children in India built their own digital microscope, bent light and investigated gas laws. Find out…
Physics, Biology
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The CRISPR revolution
EMBL invites educators to join "The CRISPR revolution: a course for educators and enthusiasts'', from 1 May to 9 June 2024. The course is free of charge and self-paced, with a total workload of around 12 hours and the option of a course certificate.
EMBL – Unfold your World
Discover the wonder of proteins with this exciting science & art competition. Unfold Your World provides free classroom-ready resources and is open to students aged 14–18, who can win prizes and see their artwork displayed in a special exhibition.
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