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| Issue 22

Harnessing the power of the Sun: fusion reactors

Renewable, clean, unlimited energy – how can it be achieved? Christine Rüth from EFDA introduces the tokamak, the most advanced fusion device.

Ages: <11, 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Physics, Chemistry, Engineering
           

| Issue 22

Bad science: how to learn from science in the media

When you read the newspaper, how do you know what to believe? Ed Walsh guides you and your students through the minefield of science in the media.

Ages: 11-14, 14-16;
Topics: Biology, General science
             

| Issue 21

How I killed Pluto: Mike Brown

To change the world would be amazing enough. Mike Brown changed the Solar System. Eleanor Hayes explains.

Ages: <11, 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Physics, Astronomy / space
               

| Issue 20

Fizzy fun: CO2 in primary school science

Marlene Rau presents some fizzy and fun activities involving carbon dioxide, developed by Chemol and Science on the Shelves.

Ages: <11, 11-14;
Topics: Chemistry, Earth science
           

| Issue 19

Moja Island: learning about renewable energy sources

Renewable energy is not only important in the developed world; in developing countries, it may be a prerequisite to overcoming poverty. Marlene Rau introduces a teaching activity from Practical Action.

Ages: 11-14, 14-16;
Topics: Earth science
             

| Issue 19

Building a space habitat in the classroom

What does it take to live on the Moon or even Mars? Erin Tranfield suggests an interdisciplinary teaching activity to get your students thinking about this – and learning a lot of science along the way.

Ages: <11, 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Astronomy / space
       

| Issue 18

To sea with a blind scientist

Scientific research is not a career that most people believe to be suitable for the blind, but such beliefs are changing. Biologist Geerat Vermeij explains that, whether you are blind or not, science is competitive, tedious and hard – and he loves it.

Ages: 11-14, 14-16;
Topics: Profiles