Colour magic: additive mixing and coloured shadows
With flying colours: Try some simple but striking experiments to illustrate temporal additive colour mixing, and create and mix coloured shadows.
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A twist on the candle mystery
In a classic demonstration of the candle mystery, three lit candles of different heights are covered with a gas jar (see figure 1) and the tallest candle goes out first. This happens because carbon dioxide produced from burning has a higher temperature, so it rises and accumulates at the top of the…
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Physics in Advent: The hands-on physics Advent calendar
Each December, Physics in Advent (PiA) opens the door to 24 fun and thought-provoking physics experiments, with the chance to win cool prizes!
Handmade DNA: a tactile model to explore the basics of DNA
Hold a double helix in your hands: the model that will reveal the secrets of the DNA molecule.
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As a child, Maggie Aderin-Pocock dreamed of going into space. She hasn’t quite managed it yet, but she’s got pretty close, as she…
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Breeding dragons: investigating Mendelian inheritance
Mendelian inheritance can be a tricky topic to teach, but Pat Tellinghuisen, Jennifer Sexton and Rachael Shevin’s memorable dragon-breeding game…
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Molecular Biology Techniques 2024
EMBL invites teachers and educators to join a self-paced online course that introduces the key molecular biology techniques and explores effective classroom teaching methods. The course is free of charge and runs until 1 Dec 2024. Certificates are available.
Insight Lecture 2024
Calling STEM enthusiasts from the age of 15: join us live on 13 December 2024, 10:30-12:00 CET to discover "Imaging life - How modern microscopes revolutionise biology" with Robert Prevedel from the European Molecular Biology Laboratory.
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The application process is open for CERN’s international teacher programmes in summer 2025! Submit your application and get ready to inspire and be inspired at the home of the Large Hadron Collider (LHC)!
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