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Based on the textbook for our course, my understanding is that the main drawback with fusion reactors is how much energy is required to heat the plasma. Do you think the solution for this come from finding ways to make the heating process more efficient, or more likely finding ways to release more energy from the fusion process? Can you give any examples of how scientists have improved the process or the reactors so far to make this more viable as an energy source?

Katie S

We do the classic light interference pattern experiment in class. It’s fascinating to see this setup is still used in current research, i.e. with antimatter positrons as you talk about on your profile.. What other ways do modern researchers investigate the wave nature of particles?

Katie S

What do you see as the potential real world uses of quantum computing? What difference would it make to students’ lives, for example?

Robert

Can you explain what the wheat TILLING population is? Is it to do with GM?

Robert

Does anyone know much about stem cell use in therapeutic cloning? One of my students was asking how a group of stem

Katie S

We teach about GM crops now, with a big focus on evaluating the technology and looking at ethics. One of the

Katie S

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Science moves fast. And when the curriculum moves with it, you can end up teaching things you were never taught yourself, even at university. Especially if you teach out of specialism.
 
Subject Knowledge Zone is a platform where teachers connect with scientists.

  • Ask scientists whatever you want
  • Develop your subject knowledge
  • Get advice for your students and stretch them with stories of real research

The activity is free STEM CLPL/CPD for Secondary teachers. Subject Knowledge Zone is funded by Education Scotland through the Enhancing Professional Learning in STEM Regional and National Partner Fund.
Additional support for the Genetics topic is provided by Wellcome Genomes Campus.

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