Teach radioisotopes and decay interdisciplinarily at a low cost
How to teach radioactive decay and radioisotopes to students who feel that equations are boring? Here are two inexpensive and captivating activities to apply in your classroom!
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Quantum computing: is quantum mechanics the next computing superpower?
2025 is the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology (IYQ), which recognizes 100 years since the development of quantum mechanics and aims to build public awareness of the importance of quantum science. One important application is quantum computing, but what exactly is quantum…
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Meet the universe’s ultimate drama queens – stars that steal, explode, and shine brighter than ever before.
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We all know that DNA → RNA → protein. But did you know that some genes don't encode proteins but rather RNAs with important cellular functions?
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