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Five Fun Ways to Teach Science in Home Education for 5-11 Year Olds

Five Fun Ways to Teach Science in Home Education for 5-11 Year Olds

Science is a great topic for learning through play and experimentation - read our article for five tips to incorporate science into home education.

20 Scientific Facts That Sound Like Science Fiction

20 Scientific Facts That Sound Like Science Fiction

Modern science regularly pushes the boundaries between reality and imagination. Hidden in research papers and laboratory findings lie discoveries so extraordinary they challenge common understanding. These aren't hypothetical possibilities or theoretical concepts - they're verified scientific facts that seem to belong more in science fiction than reality. Glass That Bends Deep in the oceans lives … Continue reading "20 Scientific Facts That Sound Like Science Fiction"

Ho-Ho-Ho-rizon: a Special Holiday Quiz for R&I Aficionados

Ho-Ho-Ho-rizon: a Special Holiday Quiz for R&I Aficionados

It's our final Data Corner of the year, and we're wrapping things up with a special holiday quiz for all you research and innovation aficionados out there.If you are a subscriber to the Funding Newswire, you have seen us analyse numbers in the Data Corner over the past few months. Now, you have a chance to prove your knowledge of the EU Framework Programmes.

Ice Cream That Doesn't Melt? New Discovery Means Scientists Are One Step Closer

Ice Cream That Doesn't Melt? New Discovery Means Scientists Are One Step Closer

Compounds called polyphenols, found in green tea and berries, can help stabilise the ice cream.

Let's Ketchup: Nasa Releases Pictures of Tomatoes Lost in Space for Eight Months

Let's Ketchup: Nasa Releases Pictures of Tomatoes Lost in Space for Eight Months

Despite being nearly a year after the initial disappearance of the tomatoes, the fruit was found in a plastic bag dehydrated and slightly squished.

Why Our Hair Turns Gray-And How Scientists Could Reverse the Process for Good

Why Our Hair Turns Gray-And How Scientists Could Reverse the Process for Good

For starters, avoid tearing your hair out when frustration strikes, because it might just come in gray.

Scientific Utopias: Scientific Enlightenment in the Stupid Questions Office

Scientific Utopias: Scientific Enlightenment in the Stupid Questions Office

Earlier this year, Nature co-sponsored a science-fiction essay competition. According to runner-up Miles Lizak's science-fiction essay, an ideal research institution would foster curiosity and collaboration, placing greater value on asking brave questions rather than claiming to know all the answers.

The Science of Passion: Why Do We Kiss?

The Science of Passion: Why Do We Kiss?

Humans exchange millions of disease-spreading bacteria when we kiss. Scientists believe that kissing tests the compatibility of mates ― that it all comes down to swapping spit. But where does the behavior come from?

New Science Jargon for the New Year

New Science Jargon for the New Year

If only there was a list of words all scientists can share—words that will baffle outsiders unfamiliar with the pressures we face, but that every scientist will understand.  This article proposes, in alphabetical order, some that you might find useful.

Crocodiles Just Wanna Have Fun, Too

Crocodiles Just Wanna Have Fun, Too

Crocodilians engage in all three main types of play distinguished by behavior specialists: locomotor play, play with objects and social play. Crocodiles have also been seen playing with other animals. 

Geologist Finds Rare Formation Inside Rock That Looks Exactly Like Cookie Monster on Sesame Street

Geologist Finds Rare Formation Inside Rock That Looks Exactly Like Cookie Monster on Sesame Street

Geologists have found a rare formation inside a rock that looks just like the Cookie Monster character from Sesame Street.