by Admin | Mar 23, 2021 | Articles
What if raindrops could help us understand climate change? A raindrop falling onto the ocean seems like a simple event, but behind this, there is an incredibly complex sequence of physical processes. Dr Xinan Liu of the University of Maryland, USA, uses advanced...
by Admin | Mar 18, 2021 | Articles
Greenteens: unleashing teenagers’ eco-friendly behaviour Teenagers often feel passionately about environmental issues, but it can be hard to act on these concerns. Professor Sander Thomaes, from Utrecht University in the Netherlands, is leading an international...
by Admin | Mar 16, 2021 | Articles
Did you this read right? Reading is perhaps the most complex skill we learn; it involves turning intricate sequences of symbols into something coherent inside our head. Dr Jonathan Grainger of the Cognitive Psychology Lab, French National Centre for Scientific...
by Admin | Mar 11, 2021 | Articles
Climate modelling: predicting the future of the planet The Earth’s climate is changing due to greenhouse gas emissions resulting from human activity. Being able to predict these changes is crucial for preparing for their effects and for providing the motivation needed...
by Admin | Mar 8, 2021 | Articles
Spreading the joy of mathematics Dr James Tanton is the founder of the Global Math Project, a worldwide movement of teachers committed to inspiring a love of mathematics in students and spreading the joy of this amazing subject to all corners of the globe! Following...
by Admin | Mar 4, 2021 | Articles
Fire and ice: what nuclear war would mean for the planet Everyone knows that the detonation of nuclear weapons would be very bad news, but their devastation is not only limited to their immediate impacts. Professor Brian Toon, of the University of Colorado Boulder in...
Recent Comments