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Crispr: Crash course
The gene editing technique CRISPR unleashed a true revolution in science. How exactly do genetic scissors work? Eos editor Kim Verhaeghe experienced this for himself during a crash course in Crispr in the lab of Joleen Masschelein at KU Leuven and …
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The annoying fruit fly also has countless scientific breakthroughs to its credit
The fruit fly has played a major role in biomedical research for more than a hundred years. The insect that colonizes the fruit basket in no time, is part of genetics, helps scientists to unravel the functioning of our body and the origin of …
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School vegetable garden manual
We eat all day long, but many children do not know that corn, strawberries and lettuce were once small seeds.
Through the school vegetable garden you can introduce children to the wonderful process from seed to plant. The school vegetable garden is …
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Dual learning: Electricity sector
In this article you will find information about dual learning for secondary education, dual learning for adult education and the system of 'Learning and Working' for the directions that lead to a profession in the electricity sector.
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Improvisation for all!: How do students experience collective free improvisation in compulsory education
The research Improvisation for all! How do pupils experience collective free improvisation in compulsory education ? The experiences of pupils (n=1282) from secondary education with a collective free improvisation lesson.
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The history of the bicycle: Overview
This article covers the evolution of the bicycle in five steps, from balance bike to bicycle.
- Laufmachines and hobby horses
- Pedals on the balance bike
- Higher, faster and... more dangerous
- the tricycle
- A safety on pneumatic tires
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Water scarcity hotspots: Background information
Using five stimulating photos, your students will discover what consequences the unsustainable use of water here can have in other places in the world. Each photo is accompanied by a brief description of the context and links to more …
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Living on a large water foot: Brochure
Freshwater is of vital importance, but more and more this valuable raw material is coming under pressure due to over-consumption and pollution. This brochure takes a closer look at the availability of freshwater in the world, the relationship …
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The water footprint: Background information
This brochure gives a brief overview of the water footprint, the link between our consumption and water supplies worldwide and gives tips on how you can use water more sustainably. This brochure packed with theoretical framework can be used as …
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InnoVET: Aquaponics
Aquaponics is the combined cultivation of fish aquaculture, and plants on water hydroponics, in a self-built, circular ecosystem. Using natural bacterial cycles, the fish's droppings are used to feed the plants. The plants filter the water …
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Museums open their doors digitally with adapted teaching materials
All museums are closed, but you can explore the collections in so many educational ways.
Just at moments like these, you can introduce children and young people to museums.Many employees have also developed adapted teaching materials and tips to …
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Apollo - 50 years of the moon landing
Half a century ago, Neil Armstrong set foot on the moon. A total of twelve astronauts would be walking around on our nearest neighbor. The first moon landing kept the whole world glued to the TV set, the last flight received hardly any …
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