Issue 25
Editorials
Welcome to the twenty-fifth issue of Science in School
The print copy of this issue of Science in School has a mass of nearly a quarter of a kilogram. But do you know how a kilogram is defined?
News from the EIROs
Cool and hot science for a bright future
Science in School is published by EIROforum, a collaboration between eight of Europe’s largest inter-governmental scientific research organisations. This article reviews some of the latest news from the EIROforum members (EIROs).
Cutting-edge science
Sloppy fishing: why meiosis goes wrong
Why does meiosis so often go wrong? And what are the consequences?
The numbers game: extending the periodic table
Until a few centuries ago, people believed that the world was made only of earth, air, water and fire. Since then, scientists have discovered 118 elements and the search is on for element 119.
Magnetic science: developing a new surfactant
With the use of detergents and other surfactants on the rise, the resulting pollution is worrying. One answer: surfactants that can be collected and re-used simply by switching a magnetic field on and off.
Features
Accelerating the pace of science: interview with CERN’s Rolf Heuer
CERN’s director general tells the story behind the Higgs boson – and describes the next steps.
Science and society
The mystery of altruism
Does true altruism exist? And can science provide the answer?
Science education projects
Galileo and the moons of Jupiter: exploring the night sky of 1610
Learn how you and your students can use mathematics to study Jupiter’s moons.
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Science in the open: bringing the Stone Age to life for primary-school pupils
Taking pupils out of the classroom opens up a whole range of activities for teaching young children about the natural world.
Science topics
The changing face of orthodontics
Many of us have had our teeth straightened with braces. Few people know, however, that orthodontics involves a great deal of fundamental science and fast-moving technology.
Weighing up the evidence: what is a kilo?
We all know what a kilogram is – or do we? Researchers worldwide are working to define precisely what this familiar unit is.
Teaching activities
Movers and shakers: physics in the oceans
Contrary to the popular saying, deep waters are often far from still – which is just as well for marine life. Activities using simple water tanks are a good way to find out about the physics at work beneath the waves.
Exploring scientific research articles in the classroom
Learn how to use research articles in your science lessons.
