Supercharged bandages improve wound healing
24 Jul 2020

Supercharged bandages improve wound healing

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Using a new plasma coating on current wound dressings could promote the healing of chronic wounds and reduce patient suffering. This fascinating technological development could be used with Biology and Chemistry students in years 8, 9, and 10 to demonstrate … Continued
How to survive isolation and keep everyone calm
27 Mar 2020

How to survive isolation and keep everyone calm

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Isolation sucks, but with some expert tips (and advice from astronauts) you can make it more bearable. We know that lots of people, children included, are experiencing intense feelings of stress and anxiety as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic … Continued
Charles Camarda on becoming an astronaut
28 Aug 2019

Charles Camarda on becoming an astronaut

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Charles Camarda encourages students to explore, adventure and fail; this is an excellent film to enthuse and excite students. This film would be fantastic to show to middle school students to inspire them to follow their passions and pursue a … Continued