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The Science in School Student Writing Contest 2026
To mark Science in School ’s 20th anniversary, we are launching a student writing competition inviting young people to explore the topic of sustainable and resilient tourism. All details below are also available in our downloadable and printable flyer. What is it about? 2027 is set to be the…
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Open research in the classroom
Science is becoming increasingly open. In this article, we show you how to make use of this and bring authentic research into the classroom.
Martian habitats in the classroom: testing Artemia
Explore Mars in the classroom through accessible experiments with Artemia, linking astrobiology, aquatic ecology, light responses, and scientific inquiry.
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