THE object of this little book is to put before the young coal-miner a certain number of facts in elementary science, mainly chemistry and physics, in such a way as to impress them upon him more ...

Communication about science is more than 'giving the facts'. In times of global challenges, rapid technological developments and information overload, effective science communication interventions ...

THERE is something arresting in the title which Dr. Wightman and Mr. Chesters, of the Edinburgh Academy, have given to this series of books. "An Introduction to Modern Science"might mean many things, ...

When a cell is able to take up free DNA or RNA, it is termed “competent”. Some cell types or microbial species, such as Bacillus subtilis, 11 are naturally competent and they can be induced to uptake ...

Active participation in the tutorials, successfully solving and handing in problems and passing the exam. It takes place on 27.07.2017, 13:00–15:00, in HS 1 of IG 1. All materials, problem sheets and ...