History of ideas: vaccines and immunisation
7 Apr 2020

History of ideas: vaccines and immunisation
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As trials of COVID-19 vaccines kicks off, take a look back at the history of immunisation. These questions and attached student activity are suitable for students in years 8 and 9 studying Biological Sciences. They should be used to raise … Continued
How Geoff went from inventing miniature medical tools to running companies
19 Aug 2019

How Geoff went from inventing miniature medical tools to running companies
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Geoff Rogers is a problem solver – with a career taking him from a biomedical engineer to now running companies developing miniature medical equipment and a new generation of antibiotics. This article would be useful for promoting careers in STEM … Continued
19 Jul 2017

Future Now: A Modern Condition
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Future Now explores the latest innovations in science – from repairing the human body, to the past and future of dental care. This episode of Future Now explores how our modern world is set up to sustain us, but introduces new problems – … Continued
19 Jul 2017

Future Now: Pain
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Future Now explores the latest innovations in science – from repairing the human body, to the past and future of dental care. This episode of Future Now tries to make life a little less painful – from artificial limbs that help phantom … Continued
19 Jul 2017

Future Now: Exploring Inner Space
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Future Now explores the latest innovations in science – from repairing the human body, to the past and future of dental care. This episode of Future Now takes a close look at the breathtaking microscopic technology that lets us look deep within ourselves. … Continued