Science Education

Illustration of gut microbiota affecting sugar intake and diabetes risk

Short and Sweet: How Gut Bacteria Modulate Sugar Consumption

Too Much of a Good Thing… Excessive sugar consumption is linked to several non-communicable diseases, including obesity, cardiovascular disease, metabolic syndrome, and type 2 diabetes. Animals naturally crave sugar, and…

Robotic insect toys build undergraduate research skills in physics

Pandemic-inspired online lab uses Hexbug toys to study gas behavior and electrical conduction. Although the sudden switch to remote and hybrid learning was seen as an enormous challenge during the…

Smart Education Photometer

… expands experimental teaching and learning with intelligent technology. Experimental learning is indispensable for conveying science content in a comprehensible way in school lessons. Experimental materials are constantly being developed…

High-resolution microscope built from LEGO and bits of phone

Research led by Göttingen University shows constructing microscope improves children’s understanding. Microscopy is an essential tool in many fields of science and medicine. However, many groups have limited access to…

The virtual classroom

Educational scientists at the University of Jena study the use of VR headsets in teacher training. Educational scientists at Friedrich Schiller University Jena are working on a new project studying…

New European Training Network for the Cancer Research of the Future

High-profile research institutions, clinics and companies from seven European countries have formed a European Training Network aiming at the development of innovative light-based procedures for cancer diagnostics and therapy. The…

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