Generating induced currents
Three simple experiments illustrating Faraday’s law of induction and the different ways induced currents may be generated.
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The Science in School Student Writing Contest 2026
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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The pull of the Moon: unlocking the mystery of tides
Most people know that the Moon and the Sun cause the tides, but few understand why we get two high tides each day, or why a tidal bulge forms on the opposite side of the Earth from the Moon.
Blue Schools in practice: how European classrooms explore water and ocean challenges
What does becoming a Blue School look like? Three European projects show how students investigate water and ocean issues.
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Students Catch a Star: researching and observing a solar eclipse
Students Jan Měšťan and Jan Kotek and teacher Marek Tyle from the Gymnázium Písek in the Czech Republic won the 2007 Catch a Star…
Physics, Astronomy / space
Practical pyrotechnics
Hot, luminous and destructive: fire is a force of nature. Here we look at how to use and control it safely with water and carbon…
Chemistry, Science and society
Analysing wine at school
European countries produce more than half of the world’s wine – and drink a lot of it too! These hands-on activities for schools reveal the…
Chemistry, General science
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Epigenetics for Educators
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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