What is space?

Marianne Freiberger

Space is the stage on which physics happens. It's unaffected what happens it and it would still be there if everything in it disappeared. This is how we learn to think about space at school. But the idea is as novel as it is out-dated.

In the latest poll of our Science fiction, science fact project you told us that you wanted to know an answer to this question. So we went to speak to Francesca Vidotto and George Ellis to find out. Click here to see other articles exploring this question.

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The Fastest Cyclist

Andy is desperate to reach John o'Groats first. Can you devise a winning race plan? Read more.

STEM Teacher Inspiration Day: Embedding STEM in the Curriculum

Date: 
Thursday, 4 July 2013 - 10:00am to 4:00pm

The free NRICH STEM Teacher Inspiration professional development programme aims to support Key Stage 3, 4 and 5 mathematics, science and technology teachers who are committed to enhancing mathematical links across STEM subjects within their school. The aim is to help teachers nurture confident, resourceful and enthusiastic learners with a deeper understanding of the fundamental links between mathematics, science and technology.

Event full?: 
Places still available
Level additional information: 
Key Stage 3, 4 or 5 mathematics, science and technology teachers
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Felix's Parachute Jump

On October 14th 2012, Felix Baumgartner made a world record breaking parachute jump. Can you figure out the numbers behind his jump? Read more.

'Brilliant blunders'

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Brilliant blunders: From Darwin to Einstein

By Mario Livio

It's always good to see other people make mistakes, so a book about serious errors committed by some of history's greatest scientists is bound to be a good read. But Mario Livio's new book isn't just about reassuring ordinary mortals like me and it's not at all about poking fun at less ordinary ones.

ISBN: 
978-1439192368

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Do infinities exist in nature?

Strange Bank Account (part 2)

Investigate different ways of making £5 at Charlie's bank. Read more.