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Communicating science
Emergency
Tissues & organs
Imagine you're working in Accident and Emergencyt. You have to make fast diagnoses and...
Time raiders - death of a mummy
Microbes & disease
In this activity, students take on the role of time raiders. They evaluate evidence...
Instant ice-cream
States of matter
This activity aims to show science skills put to use in a career. Students take on the...
Green Biker
Atmosphere & climate change
Demand for green transport is growing. Companies are working hard to meet this...
Food for Thought
Human impacts
Customers increasingly demand food that has been produced with minimal damage to the...
Garbage Gurus
Human impacts
More and more local councils are introducing food recycling schemes. This activity...
Backstage science
Work & power
The glitz and glamour of the Oscars is over for another year. But the work of...
Speedy sperm
7B Reproduction
Brazilian scientists have discovered that coffee makes sperm swim faster, and...
Ellen's moments
9L Pressure and moments
Ellen MacArthur demonstrated amazing skill, determination and endurance in her...
Mite Attack
Environment and feeding
A well-made bed looks harmless. Don't be fooled. It could be a serious health hazard!...
The Day After Tomorrow
Environmental chemistry
The global blockbuster 'The Day After Tomorrow' has reached British cinemas. Will the...
Journey to the Centre of the Earth
Rocks
Japanese scientists plan to drill deeper than anyone else has ever dug – right through...
Stardust
Earth and Space
After a 3 billion mile journey, spacecraft Stardust has returned safely to Earth...
Pompeii: the movie
Rocks
Film-makers are making a film about the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius over...
Can Science catch a bomber?
7H Solutions
The tragedy in Madrid reminded us once again of the vital work done by those who...
Hot Rocks
Generating electricity
Africa's Rift Valley straddles a constructive plate margin. Magma welling up from...
In the limelight
Light
Students become lighting experts, who are designing a set for the ‘The...
Think big
Building materials
Students become members of a consultancy firm which specialises in sustainable...
Attack of the giant viruses
Infectious disease
Scientists have discovered a giant 30 000 year old virus still alive under the...
Eat insects
Environmental chemistry
As human population increases, our appetite for meat grows but very soon demand will...
Appliance science
Home appliances
The EU has recently imposed limits on the power ratings of vacuum cleaners, and...
