Why does cold air go down and hot air go up?
16 Nov 2021

Why does cold air go down and hot air go up?

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Does cold air go down because the earth’s core is made out of magma and does hot air go up because it’s cold out in space – and does the circle repeat? - Neo, age 10 Learn about heat energy, … Continued
How do freezers work?
1 Apr 2021

How do freezers work?

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How does the freezer work? — Leon, aged 4. To answer this, we need to understand solids, liquids and gases as well as heat energy and physical changes. Learn how a freezer stays cold in this resource for Year 1-8 … Continued
Working in… Earth Sciences – Solar Energy Storage Researcher
9 Jul 2020

Working in… Earth Sciences – Solar Energy Storage Researcher

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The Working In... series compiles a selection of fascinating STEM jobs in a multitude of fields. They are designed to highlight the variety of STEM careers available to students that they may not have considered, or been aware of before … Continued
Using a pocket rocket to explore distant planets
18 May 2020

Using a pocket rocket to explore distant planets

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Researchers have adapted a miniature rocket, called the Pocket Rocket, to replicate the conditions of distant planets’ atmospheres. This article could be used with students in years 8, 9, and 10 who are studying Physical, Chemical or Earth and Space … Continued
A solar chimney that saves lives and energy
12 May 2020

A solar chimney that saves lives and energy

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This solar chimney can slash energy costs and now research reveals it could also help save lives in a building fire. Investigate this technological development with students in years 6,7, 8, and 10 studying Physical, Earth and Space, or Chemical … Continued
Your backyard could help reduce global warming
28 Apr 2020

Your backyard could help reduce global warming

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A study finds gardens cool urban temperatures by six degrees, meaning your backyard can help reduce global warming. Inspire students to help slow global warming from home with this article suitable for Biological, Earth and Space and Physical science students … Continued
Darker eggs have their purpose
29 Oct 2019

Darker eggs have their purpose

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Colour helps with survival in more ways than one. Use this article with students in years 5, 7, 8, and 10 studying Biological or Physical Sciences. It would be particularly suited to those with an interest in heat transfer or … Continued
Holy galloping ants
17 Oct 2019

Holy galloping ants

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The Saharan silver ant clocks up record speeds over blistering hot sands. This article could be used to demonstrate an application of specific adaptations to students in years 5, 8, 9, and 10. Contextual maths and activity idea included. Word … Continued
Heat-resistant coral could help rescue threatened reefs
18 Sep 2019

Heat-resistant coral could help rescue threatened reefs

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But it needs to survive climate change first. This article could be used with students in years 4-10 studying Biological and Earth and Space Sciences however it would also work with Chemical and Physical Sciences. It would particularly suit students … Continued