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What are slime moulds? And what do they eat for breakfast? Discover these fascinating giant microbes and explore chemotaxis and the scientific method with these slimy experiments.
Ages: 11-14, 14-16;
Did you know that a squid’s brain is donut shaped, so that the oesophagus can pass through it? Or that squid have three hearts? Explore the fascinating physiology of squid in this hands-on activity.
Ages: <11, 14-16, 11-14;
You may have heard pathology labs mentioned in crime shows, but what is plant pathology? Find out about the feuds between plant and pathogen that span millions of years.
Ages: 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
This is the story of how scientists created an image of the region around the black hole at the centre of our galaxy by combining many telescopes into one virtual telescope the size of the Earth.
Ages: 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
Fabrics are not just for fashion: explore the processes materials science engineers use when selecting fabrics by designing a parachute.
Ages: 11-14;
Great and small: use this photomicroscopy project to explore the way structure relates to function and the links between science and art.
Ages: 11-14, 14-16;
Always wanted to do coding with your students but not sure where to start? Learn how with this step-by-step guide to create a timer using a micro:bit computer.
Ages: <11, 11-14, 14-16;
Looking for a user-friendly interactive map-based educational tool on the ocean? Dive into the European Atlas of the Seas!
Ages: <11, 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
Can we meet all our energy needs with renewables? How can energy models help us to explore the future of energy? And how can we all become part of the energy transition?
Ages: 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
A whole new world: you may have heard of rocky planets, gas giants and ice giants, but what about water worlds? Learn about the discovery of an entirely new planet type.
Ages: 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
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Moving slime: exploring chemotaxis with slime mould
Topics: Biology, General science
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Squid dissection: a hands-on activity to learn about cephalopod anatomy
Topics: Biology, General science
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Plant pathology: plants can get sick too!
Topics: Biology, Science and society, Sustainability
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How global teamwork revealed the mystery at the heart of our galaxy
Topics: Astronomy / space, Engineering, News from the EIROs, Physics
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How do materials science engineers choose fabrics for parachutes?
Topics: Chemistry, Engineering, Physics, Careers in STEM
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It’s a small world: using microscopy to link science, technology, and art
Topics: Biology, Engineering, General science, STEAM
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Introducing block coding: using the BBC micro:bit in the science classroom
Topics: Coding, Engineering, General science, Mathematics
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The European Atlas of the Seas: an interactive tool for ocean literacy
Topics: Biology, Chemistry, Earth science, Engineering, Science and society, Sustainability, Resources
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Clean energy for all: can sun and wind power our lives?
Topics: Earth science, Engineering, Physics, Science and society, Sustainability
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Hubble helps discover a new type of planet largely composed of water
Topics: Astronomy / space, News from the EIROs
