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| Issue 39

Science goes underground

Scientists are searching deep underground for hard-to-detect particles that stream across the Universe.

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

| Issue 40

Finding the scale of space

How do astronomers measure distances to the stars? Using a digital camera to record parallax shift is an accurate and authentic method that can be used in a classroom.

Ages: 16-19;
Topics: Physics, Mathematics, Astronomy / space
     

| Issue 40

Bionic structures: from stalks to skyscrapers

A blade of grass and a high tower both need to stand up against forces that threaten to level them. Are there design principles that they can exploit to achieve this?

Ages: <11, 11-14;
Topics: Physics, Biology, Engineering
     

| Issue 41

Science and art

What are the links between science and art? There might be more than you think.

Ages: not applicable;
Topics: Science and society
     

| Issue 42

Balancing act: the physics of levers

Can you stop the tray from tipping? Learn about the law of the lever to beat your opponent in this simple game.  

Ages: 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Physics
   

| Issue 42

Natural experiments: taking the lab outdoors

By assembling a ‘backpack laboratory’, you can break away from the lab bench and take tests for starch and glucose into the wild outdoors.

Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Biology, Chemistry, Health