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When measuring the chemistry of the atmosphere, it helps to fly up in specially modified laboratories.
Ages: 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
A collection of cosmic resources for Asteroid Day
Ages: not applicable;
Explore physics in a new way by creating a model of particle collisions using craft materials.
Ages: <11, 11-14, 14-16;
Reporting from the COP21 conference in Paris, we ask why ‘global warming’ can actually make the weather colder.
Ages: 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
Find out how we know what the Sun (and stars) are made of.
Ages: 16-19;
Exploring visual acuity requires not only biological experiments, but also some understanding of the underlying physics.
Ages: 16-19;
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.
Ages: 16-19;
Measuring the temperature inside a fusion reactor is no easy task. Find out how it’s done – and even simulate it in the classroom.
Ages: 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;
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.
Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
| Issue 29
Up, up and away: using aircraft for atmospheric monitoring
Topics: Chemistry, Earth science
| Issue 36
Asteroids: perilous but preventable
Topics: Resources
| Issue 33
Glitter, glue and physics too
Topics: Physics
| Issue 34
Unexpected climate change
Topics: Physics, Earth science
| Issue 37
What are stars made of?
Topics: Physics, Chemistry, Astronomy / space
| Issue 37
Sharp eyes: how well can we really see?
Topics: Physics, Biology, Teach
| Issue 25
The changing face of orthodontics
Topics: Biology, Health
| Issue 26
A thermometer that goes to 200 million degrees
Topics: Physics, Chemistry
| Issue 38
Proxima b, extremophiles and record-breaking cables
Topics: News from the EIROs, Physics, Biology, Chemistry
| Issue 25
The numbers game: extending the periodic table
Topics: Physics, Chemistry
