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Citrus science: learn with limonene
When life gives you lemons: use limonene to explore molecular properties with your students and show them the scientific method in action.
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The exciting future of 3D printing
From science fiction to reality: explore how continued innovation in 3D printing is supporting scientific progress in a range of different fields.
Estimation of the Sun’s temperature without leaving the school
Starstruck: with just water, sunlight, and simple equipment, students can use their physics knowledge to calculate the temperature of the Sun.
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A species of bacterium discovered on the decaying wreck of the Titanic is providing new insights into how to protect living cells from…
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