So, you think you are safe breathing the air indoors, compared with the air outdoors? Think again!

The drought and high winds, experienced by Arizona's forests, is providing ideal conditions for devastation by fire. This is bad enough anytime, but this year the devastation is being amplified by a small creature which is actually creating a far greater degree of damage to trees. In 2002, the bark beetle were responsible for killing more trees in Arizona than the total number of wildfires. There are now poised to destroy overthan 1 million acres of prime forest.

Over 30 scientists and their achievements have been celebrated ....

Now available, a NEW library of images to celebrate the achievements of scientists.
Suitable for printing up to A4 size. Go to SciGallery Albums

21st Century Science is designed to offer a fresh approach to science for Year 10 and Year 11 students (KS4). This project is a collaboration between the Nuffield Curriculum Centre and the University of York Science Education group.