If you love both art and science, you can be a scientific illustrator
19 May 2021

If you love both art and science, you can be a scientific illustrator

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What is a scientific illustrator? Observation, patience and attention to detail are skills necessary for both art and science. In Situ Science explores what it takes to be a scientific illustrator specialising in producing highly detailed and accurate images that … Continued
A viral hit? The sequence of coronavirus makes surprisingly lovely music
19 Mar 2021

A viral hit? The sequence of coronavirus makes surprisingly lovely music

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This scientist combines a love of genetics and a love of music. This fascinating article allows students to see how the combination of music and science helped a molecular biologist turn the coronavirus genome into a song that can be … Continued
Q&A: Cracking a Rembrandt mystery
14 Sep 2020

Q&A: Cracking a Rembrandt mystery

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An old portrait has shone a light on dendrochronology. Combining a passion for science and art to uncover lost artworks. Suitable for Earth and Space, Physics and Biology students in years 4, 9, and 10 to demonstrate a different application … Continued
Working in Art — Astrophotographer
9 Jul 2020

Working in Art — Astrophotographer

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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 now. Find out … Continued
STEM Pack 6: Art Conservation
19 Feb 2018

STEM Pack 6: Art Conservation

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Students explore the latest STEM careers – the science and the scientists – through videos, research and discussion. The STEM Careers Packs aim to make students aware of the wide variety of STEM careers. They help students understand the importance … Continued