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  • Shrinking crisp packets

    You can shrink a plastic crisp packet in the oven using science!

  • Extraterrestrial Intelligence

    The Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (Seti) project has chosen 80 planets which could have liquid on their surface for their search for aliens. They are trying to detect any radio signals which could be sent from extraterrestrial intelligence by "listening in" to signals from the telescope while it is being used for other experiments.

  • A molecular catwalk

    There are proteins that are like drunken sailors inside your cells.

  • Brain power

    Your brain makes up 2% of your body's weight, but uses 20% of your body's energy.

  • No way out for waste

    A closer look at lysosomes to see how important they are and what happens when they stop working.

  • One too many drinks...

    Drinking and driving - we all know the risks and yet accidents still occur on the roads as a result of it. From paramedics to engineers and forensic scientists - you'll be amazed at how many professionals can be involved. Read on to find out more.

  • Tim Lang - Beyond Medicine

    Tim - Consultant biochemist

    An interview with Tim, a consultant biochemist, who combines his interests in the human body and medical dramas to do a job he loves.

  • amy interview

    Beyond Medicine interview winner

    Amy Hughes from Rushchliffe School in Nottingham won our Beyond Medicine student interview competition - find out more here.

  • Potato battery

    You can use a potato to power a clock. The potato acts as a battery!

  • What is a year?

    Not all years are made up of 365 days! Each planet takes a different amount of time to orbit the Sun, so the length of each planet's year is different to ours.

  • What is MRI?

    A closer look at MRI to find out how athletes can use this technology to examine their injuries and make sure they are given the best medical care to get them back into training.

  • Antifreeze in fish

    Some fish have antifreeze! To stop their blood freezing, several species of fish that live in the Arctic and Antarctic have special antifreeze proteins.

  • The tallest antlers

    Male reindeer antlers can grow up to 1.6 metres tall. That's taller that some adult humans!

  • Making a difference

    Case studies designed to get you thinking about STEM careers in international development.

  • Mighty marshmallows

    Marshmallows expand to up to four times their size if you put them in a microwave!

  • New NASA rover as big as a car!

    Curiosity, a rover designed by NASA, is as big as a car! It's the first robot to abseil onto the surface of another planet.

  • A car that can drive itself!

    Google are designing a car that can drive itself! Robot cars could reduce car accidents, cut down on traffic congestion and reduce the amount of petrol we use.

  • Using technology to improve football

    Technology is now being used not only during football games, but also in training to improve the players performance. Could you be a sports engineer of the future?

  • Physics in Concert

    An activity for 13-14 year olds to encourage more students, particularly girls, to consider careers related to physics.

  • Acids to spy with

    Weak acids make a great spy tool. They can be used to create your own invisible ink.

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