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Scalding volcanic springs are home to some remarkable microorganisms, and biotechnology is now finding uses for these microscopic survivors.
Ages: 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
Science in School is published by EIROforum, a collaboration between eight of Europe’s largest inter-governmental scientific research organisations (EIROs). This article reviews some of the latest news from the EIROs.
Ages: not applicable;
Science in School is published by EIROforum, a collaboration between eight of Europe’s largest inter-governmental scientific research organisations (EIROs). This article reviews some of the latest news from the EIROs.
Ages: not applicable;
How do new species – or completely new types of organism – emerge? Time and separation are the key factors.
Ages: 16-19;
Have fun with organic chemistry by extracting sweet-smelling essential oils from fragrant plants.
Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
The curation of ‘big data’ in molecular biology is changing the way scientists work.
Ages: 16-19;
Learn about a variety of biochemical processes with these quick, simple experiments using one of the world’s favourite fruits.
Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
A species of bacterium discovered on the decaying wreck of the Titanic is providing new insights into how to protect living cells from damage.
Ages: 16-19;
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;
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;
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Some (microbes) like it hot
Topics: Biology, Chemistry
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Full-colour X-rays, early embryo division and space challenges for students
Topics: News from the EIROs, Physics, Biology, Chemistry
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Transporting antimatter, attosecond X-ray science and 3D insights into avian evolution
Topics: News from the EIROs, Physics, Biology, Chemistry
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Evolution in action: from genetic change to new species
Topics: Biology, Science and society
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Perfumes with a pop: aroma chemistry with essential oils
Topics: Biology, Chemistry
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Bioinformatics: the new ‘cabinet of curiosities’
Topics: Biology, General science
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Go bananas for biochemistry
Topics: Biology, Chemistry
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Titanic and the iron-eating bacteria
Topics: News from the EIROs, Physics, Biology, Chemistry
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Decoding DNA with a pocket-sized sequencer
Topics: Biology, Health
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Turning dandelions into rubber: the road to a sustainable future
Topics: Biology, Chemistry, Engineering
