A map of the stars
From notebook sketches to space-telescope data: explore how mapping starlight using the Herzsprung-Russell (H-R) diagram helps us trace the life stories of stars across the universe.
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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: connecting land, ocean, and humans
Every tide tells a story. Discover how waves, shells, and even litter reveal clues about marine life and our shared connection with nature.
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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Articles from previous issues
Hunting for exoplanets
The possibility of worlds beyond our own has fascinated people for millennia. Now technology is bringing these other worlds – or exoplanets –…
Physics, Astronomy / space
The dark side of fireworks
Fireworks release more than just sound and light. Read about the environmental costs of this centuries-old…
Chemistry, Earth science, Science and society, Sustainability
Can you spot a cancer mutation?
How does cancer develop, and how can geneticists tell that a cell is cancerous? This teaching activity developed by the Communication and Public…
Biology, Health
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The 13th International Symposium on Microscale Chemistry
July 8th- 10th, St Pauls School, London I hope you have enjoyed the microscale chemistry articles that Adrian Allan and I presented in issues, 53, 54,57, 60, 65, and 69. If you are teaching chemistry do have a look at them. Other authors have also submitted ideas in issues 16 and 39. It is a…
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