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June 1, 2022 | Issue 58
Europe is throwing a party for Gregor Mendel. Cities and institutes in Austria, the Czech Republic, Germany, and the United Kingdom invite you to a year of events honouring the father of genetics.
Ages: < 11, 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Biology, General science, Health, Science and society
English
April 14, 2022 | Issue 57
Stroll through biological databases: Walking on chromosomes is a CusMiBio project that teaches students how to explore biological databases and extract basic information about human genes. It is a collaborative activity based on working together and sharing discoveries.
Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Biology, Health, Science and society
English
February 1, 2022 | Issue 56
From ancient bacteria to humans, cyclic dinucleotide second messenger signalling molecules are key to lifestyle regulation and disease. This makes them an attractive target for new medicines.
Ages: 16-19;
Topics: Biology, Health, Science and society
Deutsch English
November 9, 2021 | Issue 54
Organ-on-chip technology can simulate key properties of human physiology. Advanced systems could even one day be used to replace animals in medical research.
Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Biology, Engineering, Health, Science and society
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November 3, 2021 | Issue 55
A real-life version of proton torpedoes, popularized in Star Wars, offer an alternative to radiotherapy for the treatment of cancer.
Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Engineering, Health, Physics, Science and society, Careers in STEM
English
| Issue 55
Basic research is often misunderstood by the public and misconstrued by the media. Try this role play to learn how research is funded and how basic research advances and protects society.
Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, General science, Health, Science and society, Careers in STEM
English
| Issue 55
What can we do about the antimicrobial resistance crisis? What does it take to develop a new medicine? Can we fight bacteria with everyday substances or even foods? Find out with these engaging microbiology activities.
Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Biology, Health, Science and society
English Italiano
September 1, 2021 | Issue 54
The PDB Art project aims to make science more accessible and inspire young people to explore the beauty of proteins by bringing together art and science.
Ages: 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Biology, Chemistry, Health, Science and society
English
June 15, 2021 | Issue 53
Exponential growth has become part of daily life during the COVID-19 pandemic. These simple exercises help explain this tricky concept
Ages: 11-14;
Topics: Health, Science and society, Mathematics
English
| Issue 53
The COVID-19 pandemic has shone a spotlight on exponential growth. This provides an opportunity to teach this tricky concept in a real-world context.
Ages: 14-16;
Topics: Health, Science and society, Mathematics
English Italiano
