Open research in the classroom
Science is becoming increasingly open. In this article, we show you how to make use of this and bring authentic research into the classroom.
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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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Does language and consequently LLMs amplify gender stereotypes?
Gender stereotypes are deeply incorporated in our language. Large Language Models (LLM) could either amplify or fight these biases.
Martian habitats in the classroom: testing Artemia
Explore Mars in the classroom through accessible experiments with Artemia, linking astrobiology, aquatic ecology, light responses, and scientific inquiry.
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Articles from previous issues
The drama of science
Do you enjoy the drama of science? The colour, the smells, the intricacies? Why not follow science teacher Bernhard Sturm’s suggestions: let your…
Physics, Chemistry
Serendipity in life (and) science: Christian Mellwig
Life has a funny habit of turning out quite differently from what you expect. Take Christian Mellwig, for example. He explains to Vienna Leigh that…
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Symmetry rules
Everyone knows what symmetry is. In this article, though, Mario Livio from the Space Telescope Science Institute, Baltimore, USA, explains how not…
Physics, Mathematics
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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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