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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 Beagle

In 2009, the world celebrates the 150th anniversary of the publication of Charles Darwin’s On the Origin of Species. Emmanuel Reynaud revisits the…

     

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Cracking the mystery of how our planet formed

Studying the chemical composition of some of the planet’s oldest rocks has revolutionised our understanding of how our continents…

             


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