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Sumaya Akter Tithi using a stethoscope on another woman
Date
09 November 2020 - 11:30

How one woman runs a public health initiative in Bangladesh

Sumaya Akter Tithi is a Sub-Assistant Community Medical Officer (SACMO) in Bangladesh. She tells us about supporting women during Covid-19.

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Women and girls, Science
Humpback whale leaping in the ocean
Date
19 October 2020 - 14:58

Why do whales strand?

Wildlife scientist Dr Vanessa Pirotta tells us what might have caused Australia's worst whale stranding on the Tasmanian coast, and how scientists are trying to prevent beachings.

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Science
Scientist placing a vial on a shelf
Date
12 May 2020 - 15:57

Everyone has a stake in scientific research

How can we build public trust in science? By getting people involved in research. The British Council's Global Head of Science, Dr Jen Bardsley, tells us why.

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Science
Scientist with algae sample
Date
08 January 2020 - 13:09

What can you make with algae?

Algae: you can eat, wear and build with them, and they're renewable. Professor Berat Haznedaroğlu of Boğaziҫi University in Istanbul tells us about current algae research.

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Science, Technology
Water droplet
Date
16 December 2019 - 16:06

Where do art and science meet?

Engineer, scientist, performer and aspiring astronaut Niamh Shaw tells us where art and science meet. 

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Science, Theatre
pipette with pink liquid over many test tubes
Date
16 October 2019 - 09:40

How I built a virtual lab for schools

How do you teach practical science without physical equipment? Job Adeleke Oyebisi tells us how a 3D virtual laboratory works.

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Science, Technology, Teaching resources
Quantum physics
Date
28 August 2019 - 07:34

What is a quantum dot?

What do quantum dots look like, and how are they changing entertainment, healthcare and security?

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Science
Maggots in a bowl
Date
01 August 2019 - 08:21

How do you create a crime scene for television?

Forensic entomologist Dr Paola Magni tells us how to create a realistic crime scene for television, and why fly maggots are sometimes better than caterpillars. 

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Science
Scientist holding a flaming blue stick
Date
08 July 2019 - 13:40

Why should scientists communicate clearly with the public?

Why is it important for scientists to tell the public about their discoveries? The British Council's Andrew Zerzan makes the case for scientists to develop clear, direct communication skills

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Science
Wendy Sadler holding a ruler
Date
16 April 2019 - 11:19

How to explain scientific ideas – six simple tips from a communication expert

Wendy Sadler is a lecturer at Cardiff University, and the founder of the communication service science made simple. These are her six simple tips to become a science communicator.

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Science
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