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Chemistry in a coffee cup: does coffee waste contain key elements for plant growth?

The “A Cup of Coffee” project, carried out by secondary school students aged 16–18 in Italy, introduces sustainability and circular economy[1] concepts through engaging STEM activities. This initiative demonstrates how coffee grounds, often discarded as waste, can become a valuable…

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Sandy beaches: the window to the ocean

Turn a beach visit into a science adventure! Explore the animals, plants, shells, and even litter stranded on the beach to reveal the secrets of marine life and ocean dynamics.

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The science of preserving art

As Head Conservator at the National Trust, Katy Lithgow’s education turned her into ‘more an arts person’ than a scientist – but her work has…

     

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The social science of climate change

In Arctic regions, landscapes are changing fast. This has profound effects on their biological systems, but how are communities and their traditional…

       


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