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The Hills Are Alive, with the Signs of Plastic

ENVIRONMENT A major new study found microplastics in soil across Switzerland. Scientists say more research is needed as other countries may be worse affected. (The Guardian) Learn a little about land pollution with our reference resource. Teachers, scroll down for a quick list of key resources in our Teachers Toolkit. Discussion Ideas A new survey reported finding microplastics in 90% of the soils sampled in … Continue reading The Hills Are Alive, with the Signs of Plastic

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Switzerland Protects the Alps with a Blanket

ENVIRONMENT In the Swiss Alps, efforts to stop glacial melting have become commonplace. Each year, for example, a group of residents makes its way to the Rhône Glacier to cover up the ice in huge white blankets. (Smithsonian) Adapt our activity to learn more about how light-colored surfaces have a cooling effect on Earth. Teachers, scroll down for a quick list of key resources in … Continue reading Switzerland Protects the Alps with a Blanket

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Holey Cow! Swiss Cheese Mystery Solved

FOOD Scientists may have discovered why Swiss cheese has holes in it: apparently, it’s all down to how dirty the buckets are when milk is collected. (BBC) Learn more about food science and sanitation with our Food Education resources. Teachers, scroll down for a quick list of key resources in our Teachers’ Toolkit. Discussion Ideas Will the “eyes” of Swiss cheese keep away the three … Continue reading Holey Cow! Swiss Cheese Mystery Solved

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‘Biggest Science Experiment in the World’ Back in Action

SCIENCE Scientists at the Large Hadron Collider successfully turned it back on after two years of downtime. Proton beams will be accelerated, magnets will keep them on track, and the temperature will sink to almost-absolute zero. And then the fun will start. (Forbes) Use our resources to learn a little about the “biggest science experiment in the world.” Teachers, scroll down for a quick list … Continue reading ‘Biggest Science Experiment in the World’ Back in Action

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