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Do you know your water footprint?
Fresh water is a scarce resource on our planet – but how many of us are aware of how much water is needed to make the foods we eat every day?
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The power of plasma: turning water into an eco-friendly disinfectant
I’ve got the power: meet a simple device that can create a powerful sterilizing solution from just air, water, and electricity.
Albedo and ice: positive feedback in action
Under the Sun, light colours stay cool, while black heats up. But what does this mean for the natural world? Let's explore the consequences of albedo.
The birth of electrochemistry: building a simple voltaic pile
Stacking up: use common household items like coins and paper explore one of the most significant scientific discoveries of the 19th century.
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Finding the recipe for life on Earth
Three key factors were required for life to develop on Earth – but which factor came first? Recent research could help settle the…
Saving the Earth Hollywood-style
Challenge your students to save the Earth from an asteroid collision, using calculations based on the Hollywood sci-fi fantasy film…
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