Biology – Science in School

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September 1, 2021 | Issue 54

Bringing the beauty of proteins to the classroom: the PDB Art Project

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
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June 15, 2021 | Issue 53

Introducing students to the beauty of biomolecules

The PDB Art project brings together art and science in the classroom, with school students exploring the wonderful world of molecular structures through the medium of art.

Ages: 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Resources
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| Issue 53

Biomimicry: linking form and function to evolutionary and ecological principles

Engaging with biomimetic design encourages students to explore the principles of form and function in relation to evolutionary adaptation.

Ages: 11-14, 14-16;
Topics: Biology, Engineering, Science and society
English

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New SARS-CoV-2 virus particles emerging from laboratory cultured cells.

April 16, 2020 | Issue 50

Coronavirus: the science in brief

As scientists worldwide try to understand and help tackle the coronavirus pandemic, we take a brief look at what is currently known about this new virus.

Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Biology, Health, Science and society
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March 19, 2018 | Issue 43

Decoding DNA with a pocket-sized sequencer

USB-powered sequencers smaller than your smartphone could revolutionise the way we decode DNA – in hospitals, in remote locations and even in space.

Ages: 16-19;
Topics: Biology, Health
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March 16, 2018 | Issue 43

Turning dandelions into rubber: the road to a sustainable future

A species of dandelion is leading the way towards sustainable rubber. Find out how, by growing this unusual plant yourself and extracting the rubber from the roots.

Ages: 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Biology, Chemistry, Engineering
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December 1, 2017 | Issue 42

Field research: discovering the structure of soil

Get your hands dirty with these classroom experiments exploring the composition of soil – and find out why this matters.

Ages: 11-14, 14-16;
Topics: Biology, Chemistry, Earth science
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November 30, 2017 | Issue 42

Natural experiments: taking the lab outdoors

By assembling a ‘backpack laboratory’, you can break away from the lab bench and take tests for starch and glucose into the wild outdoors.

Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Biology, Chemistry, Health
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November 29, 2017 | Issue 42

Natural experiments: chemistry with mushrooms

How many ‘chemicals’ are there in a fresh mushroom? These simple experiments reveal the hidden chemistry within natural foods.

Ages: 16-19;
Topics: Biology, Chemistry, Health
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November 28, 2017 | Issue 42

Guardian of the brain: the blood-brain barrier

Insights into the brain’s unique protective barrier could offer promising treatments for diseases such as multiple sclerosis and Alzheimer’s.

Ages: 16-19;
Topics: Biology, Health
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