Articles

Issue 35

Handwarmer science

Help your students explore an exothermic reaction using the real-world example of a self-heating patch.

Ages: 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Chemistry, Science and society
   

Analysing art in the Louvre

Claire Pacheco explores ancient art puzzles with modern techniques.

Ages: 16-19;
Topics: Physics, Chemistry
       

Sports in a spin

Sporting success requires hard work and talent, and there’s an awful lot of physics determining the perfect shot.

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

Opening seashells to reveal climate secrets

Seashells are more than just pretty objects: they also help scientists reconstruct past climates.

Ages: 14-16;
Topics: Biology, Chemistry, Earth science
         

Fifty shades of muddy green

To support children with colour vision deficiency in our classrooms, we have to understand their condition.

Ages: <11, 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Biology, Health, Science and society