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Seeking new catalysts
These questions focus on the use of catalysts in common industrial reactions and new research on alternatives to the precious metals currently used as catalysts.
Mowing down cancer cells
Working in pairs, students will analyze a graph of data from one of the cancer experiments described in "Cancer's sweet cloak."
Biomolecules from many angles
These discussion prompts cover molecular structures and properties of sugars, proteins and lipids, as well as questions related to the immune system and cancer.
Archives track a long war
Students will explore the history of cancer therapy research by searching the Science News archive.
How sugars hide cancer
These questions, based on the Science News article "Cancer's sweet cloak," highlight observations about cell-surface sugars and their ability to hide cancer cells from the immune system.
Diving in to coral research
Students will search the Science News archives for stories related to coral reef science and coral bleaching.
Saving the world’s coral reefs
Students will answer questions based on the Science News article "Rebuilding reefs."