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Apr 18, 20243 min read

Quantum Mechanics in School: Concepts and Curiosities

Quantum mechanics, often regarded as the science of the very small, holds the key to understanding some of the most fundamental...

Apr 15, 20243 min read

Bacteria and Viruses: More than all the stars in the sky

In the vast, intricate world of microbiology, bacteria and viruses play crucial roles as both benefactors and adversaries, significantly...

Apr 10, 20243 min read

3 Reasons why I believe English teachers will become more important in the AI era

Apr 4, 20243 min read

Enzymes: Life Catalysed

Enzymes, the catalysts within the human body, play a crucial role in facilitating the biochemical reactions necessary for life. These...

Mar 29, 20243 min read

The Struggle-The Hustle: A Brief Reflection on being a Teacher Entrepreneur

Hi fellow educators and colleagues, Diving into the world of teacher entrepreneurship (being a teacherpreneur ), I’ve been juggling the...

Mar 25, 20243 min read

Shooting for the Stars: The Space Race and Its Legacy

The Space Race, a dramatic contest of cosmic exploration between the United States and the Soviet Union, spanned from the late 1950s to...

Mar 14, 20243 min read

Balancing Teaching and Parenthood: The Tightrope Walk

Teaching is a profession that demands not just intellectual engagement but emotional investment. For those educators who are also...

Mar 6, 20243 min read

What lurks in the Shadows: The Mysteries of Dark Matter and Dark Energy

In the grand tapestry of the cosmos, forces and substances elude our senses and defy our understanding, none more so than dark matter and...

Feb 29, 20244 min read

The Rise of Online School Post-COVID - A progressive educational path for some, but not all

The COVID-19 pandemic served as a catalyst for an unprecedented shift in the educational landscape, underscoring the urgent need for...

Feb 20, 20243 min read

The Great Red Spot - Jupiter’s swirling scarlet super storm

Jupiter, the behemoth of our solar system, is a planet of superlatives. Among its many remarkable features, the Great Red Spot (GRS)...

Feb 15, 20244 min read

Teacher-led Professional Development (PD) - Making PD useful again

In the dynamic world of education, the continuous professional development (PD) of teachers is pivotal and sometimes difficult and...

Feb 13, 20244 min read

Satellites - Artificial Streaking Sky Stars

Satellites, those not quite stars moving around up in the night sky, zooming along their own path and often bright enough to see with the...

Feb 9, 20244 min read

Space Agencies (NASA, ESA) and the Science / Mathematics Classroom

In an era where science and technology are at the forefront of societal advancement, the integration of real-world scientific endeavours...

Feb 6, 20243 min read

The coming and going of light: Redshift and Blueshift

In the vast expanse of the cosmos, light does more than just illuminate; it tells stories of distant worlds, ancient stars, and the very...

Jan 31, 20243 min read

Connecting the Mathematics Classroom to Everyday Life

Maybe mathematics is used in the form of statistics for weather prediction. Mathematics, often perceived as a complex web of abstract...

Jan 25, 20244 min read

Hunting aliens with maths: The Drake Equation

Welcome alien interested individuals! If you're as fascinated by the mysteries of the universe as I am, you're in for a treat. Today,...

Jan 16, 20244 min read

Revolutionizing Mathematics Education: The Rise of Chatbot-Based AI in Learning Mathematics

In the realm of digital education, the evolution of chatbot-based AI has been nothing short of remarkable. For years, these AI systems,...

Jan 12, 20243 min read

Cosmic Spiderwebs: Understanding the Cosmic Microwave Background Radiation

Welcome, stargazers and curious minds! Today, we're embarking on a cosmic journey to explore one of the universe's greatest mysteries -...

Jan 2, 20242 min read

Science articles support student scholarship

In the realm of education, particularly in science, there's a growing emphasis on concise, impactful learning tools. Short format...

Dec 20, 20232 min read

School Leaders Continuing to Teach: A Boon and a Blessing

In the ever-evolving landscape of education, the role of a principal or headteacher extends beyond administrative duties. A key component...