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WCBScience

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Wellington College Belfast

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Joined December 2017
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Many companies are claiming to be environmentally-friendly but how can you check if they really are as green as they make out? bbc.in/3F1QcgP
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How do we know which people or organisations to trust? @BBCNews' Media Editor Amol Rajan shares his journalistic advice to help you consider what sources you can rely on. More tips to navigating news and information posted online 👉 bbc.co.uk/realnews #DigitalLiteracy
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#StoriesSkillsFutures Want #MediaCareers advice and insider insights? #BBCYoungReporter is here to help young people interested in working in broadcasting. Schools, colleges or youth organisations can register for information ➡️ bbc.in/3mJC4l1
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Finally got the telescope out after a summer of crutches and clouds; had forgotten the sheer amount of rigmarole, but after 3 hours of set-up, finally got to taking pictures again. Andromeda and the Heart Nebula here.
Image from Dara Ó Briain (@daraobriain)
Image from Dara Ó Briain (@daraobriain)
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⁦@WcbScience⁩ for Arty K Y8
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Lilly Patterson 8RMH
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@WcbScience Year 8 Niall Keeney's Take Notice pic for mental health week! #mentalhealth #take5 #science #nature #freezingcold #exercise #takenotice – at Carryduff, Northern Ireland
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Year 8 Scientists studying Specialised Cells Our body is composed of trillions of cells with each one being adapted for a specific function. Well done to our year 8 Pupils on their excellent posters putting a spotlight on specialised cells #WCB
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Coronavirus: Would you spit in a tube every week to end the pandemic? bbc.in/2ZA9V5s
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Looking for some fun family activities to try this weekend? Explore our collection of hands-on activities for families to use at home, suitable for all ages from 4-16 👉 bit.ly/39g8Txd
Families: free activities to do at home

ALT Families: free activities to do at home

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Scientists have identified a pair of neutralizing antibodies, isolated from a recovered #COVID19 patient, that block the #SARSCoV2 spike’s ability to bind to the #ACE2 receptor—a necessary step for viral entry into host cells. Read the research: fcld.ly/hso8w1a
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Year 9 Science pupils have been looking at the effects of smoking and the main chemicals responsible for these effects. Here is a small sample of their work @WcbScience
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Masks provide a critical barrier in limiting the spread of #COVID19, reducing the number of infectious viruses in exhaled breath, especially of asymptomatic people and those with mild symptoms, say @kprather88 and colleagues in this Perspective. fcld.ly/u9ylfmd
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SpaceX has completed nearly 100 tests and flights of Dragon’s parachutes to ensure a safe landing back on Earth
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Our first Charity of the Month presentation for this year @Wellington_BT7 , delighted to support the fantastic work of @QubCCRCB in the fight against Cancer - from discovery to recovery! #engage #educate #empower #together
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“Space is a fascinating subject that has an incredible capacity to inspire.” @astro_timpeake launches @spacegovuk initiative to use @STEMAmbassadors to show the excitement of space industry careers to children and young people #ukspace2019 bit.ly/2mXlClD
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We all had a great weekend up the Mournes for the practice expedition for the Bronze DofE award #DofE #mournes
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Celebrating #MoleDay at Wellington with a Chemistry Cake Competition! Who knew Avogadro's Number could be so much fun... @WcbScience @Wellington_BT7 @STEMW5 @CSSC_NI @ian_cantley
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