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The same molecule that keeps mighty trees standing also led to the first multicellular life forms – and can even be used to make sweet treats.
Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
Get to grips with the spread of infectious diseases with these classroom activities highlighting real-life applications of school mathematics.
Ages: <11, 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
This medical treatment might sound repulsive, but don’t pooh-pooh it just yet.
Ages: 16-19;
If you ever buy an energy drink as a pick-me-up, do you know what it contains? Here we use laboratory chemistry to find out.
Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
Today’s announcement that the UK has approved the creation of babies from two women and one man offers an invaluable opportunity to discuss some of the real issues of science with your students.
Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
The diverse bacteria in and around us can influence our health in a multitude of ways
Ages: not applicable;
One of the world’s largest migrations is probably driven by a hormone that governs our sleep patterns.
Ages: 11-14;
Learn how fluorescent biosensors can monitor the chemistry inside living cells.
Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
Recreate the epic fight between pathogens and the immune system in your classroom.
Ages: 11-14;
To support children with colour vision deficiency in our classrooms, we have to understand their condition.
Ages: <11, 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
| Issue 41
Cellulose: from trees to treats
Topics: Biology, Chemistry, Health
| Issue 40
Disease dynamics: understanding the spread of diseases
Topics: Biology, Health, Mathematics
| Issue 40
Manipulating the gut microbiome: the potential of poo
Topics: Biology, Health
| Issue 39
Cans with a kick: the science of energy drinks
Topics: Biology, Chemistry, Health
| Issue 38
The ethics of genetics
Topics: Biology, Health, Science and society
| Issue 36
Microbes as a medicine
Topics: Biology, Health
| Issue 36
How plankton gets jet-lagged
Topics: Understand, Biology, Health
| Issue 36
Cellular redox – living chemistry
Topics: Understand, Biology, Chemistry, Health
| Issue 36
Ready, set, infect!
Topics: Biology, Health, Teach
| issue 35
Fifty shades of muddy green
Topics: Biology, Health, Science and society
