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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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Your ear can detect movements smaller than atoms and turn them into music, voices and laughter. How does it work?
Does language and consequently LLMs amplify gender stereotypes?
Gender stereotypes are deeply incorporated in our language. Large Language Models (LLM) could either amplify or fight these biases.
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Discovery and controversy: stories from the chemical elements
How do discoveries happen in science? Despite popular stories of ‘eureka moments’, the reality is usually much more…
Chemistry, General science
A classroom hydrogen economy
Could hydrogen be the best alternative for fossil fuels? This demonstration shows how a hydrogen economy might work in…
Physics, Chemistry, Engineering
“Admitting to being a physicist isn’t really the best chat-up line”
Alison McLure tells Marlene Rau about her adventurous life as a physicist – from being a TV presenter and forecasting the weather in the Antarctic…
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EMBL invites science educators to join a free virtual course, Epigenetics for Educators, running from 5 to 18 Oct 2026. It offers a mix of live sessions and self-paced materials. Applications are open until 20 Sep. Course website: https://www.embl.org/ells/training/epigenetics-for-educators/
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