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| Issue 77

The Science in School Student Writing Contest 2026 is open!

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.

Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Sustainability, Earth science, Science and society, General science

| Issue 77

Are we alone? Exoplanets may hold the answers

Exoplanets are planets orbiting stars beyond our Sun. Discovering them may answer one of the most asked questions: Are we alone in the universe?

Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Astronomy / space, General science, Mathematics, Physics, Resources, STEAM

| Issue 76

Sandy beaches: the window to the ocean

Turn a beach visit into a science adventure! Explore the animals, plants, shells, and even litter stranded on the beach to reveal the secrets of marine life and ocean dynamics.

Ages: 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Biology, Earth science, General science

| Issue 74

Survival science: learning through group interviews

Live by your wits: group interviews based on disaster scenarios provide a fun opportunity to develop scientific literacy and transferable skills.

Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, General science, Health, Mathematics, Physics, Science and society

| Issue 74

Exploring radioactivity safely with potassium carbonate

Safety first: nuclear decay and ionizing radiation can be safely studied in the physics classroom using the common baking ingredient potassium carbonate.

Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Chemistry, Earth science, General science, Physics