Teaching science with cartoons from the Zagreb School of Animation
Cartoons are fun to watch but can also help inspire students and enhance their understanding of science. Here’s how to do that with some classics of European animation.
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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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Beyond DNA: how epigenetics controls your genes
Our DNA is the blueprint of life, but epigenetics interprets how it is read. Learn how epigenetics controls our genes, enables life and shapes who we are.
On the trail of viruses: understanding virus research
DNA-based methods such as PCR, gel electrophoresis and bioinformatics, provide a practical insight into virus research for students – applicable to COVID-19, bird flu and others.
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Joan Massagué has discovered secrets that can save lives. An expert in cell division and the spread of cancer, he is one of the 50 most quoted…
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Molecules that Amaze Us, by Paul May and Simon Cotton
Molecules are everywhere, both inside us and out, but they are more than just common. The ones you will find in Molecules that Amaze Us are…
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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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