Colourful electrolysis vortex in a magnetic field
Chasing rainbows: the interaction of an electric current and magnetic field in a solution with pH indicator gives amazing colour patterns as electrolysis occurs.
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The power of plasma: turning water into an eco-friendly disinfectant
Imagine sterilizing kitchen surfaces and hospital instruments, washing fruits and vegetables, sanitizing hands, or rinsing mouths – all achievable with a single eco-friendly solution: ‘plasma-activated water’ (PAW). Rita Agus, a PhD student at the Swiss Plasma Center, is deeply engaged in…
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Girls Go Circular: your key to engaging STEM Education
Ready to bring circular economy concepts to your classroom and teach your students hands-on STEM and digital skills? Explore Girls Go Circular!
Chemistry in a coffee cup: does coffee waste contain key elements for plant growth?
Circle of life: Explore sustainability, the circular economy, and chemical analysis by evaluating coffee waste as a potential soil enhancer.
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Materials science to the rescue: easily removable chewing gum
Halina Stanley investigates the history of chewing gum, how the chemistry of the gum affects its properties, and how scientists are using this…
Physics, Chemistry
Plant genetics: extract DNA and explore the challenge of gene sequencing
Extract DNA from fruit using household ingredients and then explore the challenges of gene sequencing by assembling a fragmented poem.
Biology, Science and society, Sustainability, Resources
Exploring anamorphosis: revealing hidden images with mirrors
Through the looking glass: unlock the secrets of anamorphosis, where art and science meet to create mind-bending illusions!
Mathematics, Physics, STEAM
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