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The Physics, Maths, Chemistry and Biology learning platform for students and teachers from Year 7 to university.
Physics. You work it out.
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Do Brussels sprouts have a place on your plate? After exploring the chemistry on day 2, today we look at the genetics of sprouts tasting bitter to some: isaacscience.org/questions/bi...

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December 5, 2025 at 2:40 PM
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Spend a merry moment or two pondering this moments question: isaacscience.org/questions/me...

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December 4, 2025 at 3:34 PM
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Thank you to all of our student and teacher users, you have reached 200 million question attempts!

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Our @isaacphysics.org learning platform – used by more than 3,000 schools across the UK each year – this week saw its 200 millionth question attempted by a student 🎒🏫🧑‍🏫

Find out what the 200 millionth question was 👉 www.cam.ac.uk/stories/camb...
200 millionth question attempted on University of Cambridge's Isaac Science learning platform
Milestone moment as learning programme continues to support UK schools amid national shortage of specialist physics teachers
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December 4, 2025 at 2:39 PM
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Test your knowledge of statistics terminology in today's question about studying mistletoe in a nature reserve: isaacscience.org/questions/wo...

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December 3, 2025 at 3:06 PM
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Today's question uses the core GCSE and A Level Chemistry skill of calculating empirical formulae on two compounds responsible for the bitter taste (to some!) of Brussels sprouts: isaacscience.org/questions/bi...

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December 2, 2025 at 4:24 PM
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We start with a physics problem to help you with some shopping 🛒

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December 1, 2025 at 3:57 PM
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Every day of December, in the lead-up to the Christmas holidays, we will be posting a seasonal question from our platform.

The questions will be linked to from: isaacscience.org/pages/202512...
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Screenshot of a Christmas tree-like shape made up of a rectangular, brown block at the bottom, green-coloured hexagons arranged in a tree shape and a grey star at the top. Each hexagon contains a number: the integers from 1 to 24. The hexagon numbered 1 is coloured purple, the colour used for physics questions on the platform.
December 1, 2025 at 3:43 PM
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Recently, the Department for Education published their review of the National Curriculum with changes planned for science in England.

Read our message about these changes and explore the many relevant resources already available on our site: isaacscience.org/teacher_emai...

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November 18, 2025 at 7:21 AM
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We are really pleased to continue our long-standing support for Isaac Science, which has become an integral and valuable part of the physics teaching and learning landscape #MakingPhysicsMatter
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A £1.5M gift from @ogdentrust.bsky.social will help secure the future of @isaacphysics.org — a pioneering programme that aims to boost students’ confidence and attainment in STEM subjects, while equipping teachers with the time and tools they need.🙌

🔗 www.philanthropy.cam.ac.uk/impact-of-gi...
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October 15, 2025 at 12:37 PM
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A £1.5M gift from @ogdentrust.bsky.social will help secure the future of @isaacphysics.org — a pioneering programme that aims to boost students’ confidence and attainment in STEM subjects, while equipping teachers with the time and tools they need.🙌

🔗 www.philanthropy.cam.ac.uk/impact-of-gi...
Group of diverse students sitting in lecture hall, with text overlay announcing a £1.5M gift from The Ogden Trust to support physics education.
October 15, 2025 at 12:36 PM
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New on Isaac: GCSE Maths questions by topic isaacscience.org/maths/gcse/q...

Pre-made question sets (decks) that will provide practice and challenge for students studying GCSE Maths, but also help hone maths skills needed for A Level science.

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Join Isaac Science - free physics, chemistry, biology and maths learning resources for years 7 to 13 designed by Cambridge University subject specialists.
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October 14, 2025 at 2:15 PM
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Want to try out some tricky A Level Biology questions? Sign up to our Isaac Biology Monthly Challenges group! Two questions will be set each month (Oct-Apr), and certificates awarded based on questions correctly completed.

Find out more here:
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Join Isaac Science - free physics, chemistry, biology and maths learning resources for years 7 to 13 designed by Cambridge University subject specialists.
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October 1, 2025 at 3:07 PM
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Applications for the STEM SMART programme are open for Year 12 (or equivalent) state school students until the 31 October 2025.

Watch our video: www.tiktok.com/@cambridgeun...

Read more and apply: www.undergraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/stem-smart

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Are you a UK state school Year 12 student studying A level Maths, with either Further Maths, Biology, Physics, Chemistry or Computer Science (or equivalent)? ⚛️ Our STEM SMART programme by @cambridgep...
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September 29, 2025 at 9:59 AM
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Congratulations to the over 430 STEM SMARTies who attended our #STEMSMART residential in Cambridge this week on four days of excellent maths and science work!

Many thanks to the colleges and departments who hosted them, all mentioned in the comments below.
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August 21, 2025 at 5:14 PM
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From August 11th, isaacphysics.org will redirect to our new site, isaacscience.org. Your account will remain the same, so no need to change your login details or set up a new account. All your activity will be transferred to the new site.

To find out more, visit: isaacscience.org/pages/isaacs...
August 4, 2025 at 8:38 AM
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Thank you to the 83 teachers who attended our teacher symposium last week!

We hope you found the sessions informative and beneficial for your confidence in using the Isaac site as well as your problem solving skills. Looking forward to welcoming you at more of our events in the future!

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Photo of a large group of people (Isaac team and attending teachers) standing on stairs in front of Churchill college in Cambridge. Photo of a large group of people (Isaac team and attending teachers) sitting/standing on stairs in front of the Ray Dolby Centre, the new Cavendish Laboratory, in Cambridge.
July 21, 2025 at 5:21 PM
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The Isaac Science project is hiring!

We have positions available for a biologist (tinyurl.com/4f5e3e2c), a chemist (tinyurl.com/98fksuv5) AND a physicist (tinyurl.com/9rdj3npt) to join our team.

Find out more by following the links, and get in touch if you have any questions.

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July 17, 2025 at 2:39 PM
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Isaac Physics (and Isaac Science) may be unavailable on Tuesday 15 July from 7am BST until 9am BST due to essential network maintenance.
July 14, 2025 at 10:57 AM
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Congratulations to the 47 students who attended the 2025 Senior Physics Challenge on an excellent week of quantum mechanics problem solving and experiments!

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July 10, 2025 at 1:13 PM
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Isaac Physics is holding a Northern Teacher Symposium in Bolton on Sat, 25 Oct 2025, 10:00 to 17:00.

The symposium is *free* for all teachers (incl. trainees) in the UK and Ireland.

For more details, and to book a place, see isaacphysics.org/events/north...

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Isaac Physics is a project designed to offer support and activities in physics problem solving to teachers and students from GCSE level through to university.
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June 18, 2025 at 7:24 PM
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Want to learn how to use an Isaac Physics Teacher Account to make groups, set assignments and see progress?

Sign up for free CPD today, 4.30-5.30pm BST online.

Book here: isaacphysics.org/events/0425_...
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Isaac Physics is a project designed to offer support and activities in physics problem solving to teachers and students from GCSE level through to university.
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May 21, 2025 at 9:17 AM
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New look for Isaac Physics: have a peek at Isaac's new look, showcasing our physics resources together with our expansion into biology, chemistry and maths.

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May 1, 2025 at 11:42 AM
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Want to develop your physics question-writing skills?

FREE course featuring experienced question-writers from the Isaac Physics Team and BPhO.

Starts Tuesday 29 April 16.30-17.30. 4 online sessions and 1 in-person Away Day in Central London.

Book now: isaacphysics.org/events/quest...
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Isaac Physics is a project designed to offer support and activities in physics problem solving to teachers and students from GCSE level through to university.
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April 17, 2025 at 10:06 AM
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STEM SMART is in the news! Read about the impact STEM SMART and Isaac Physics are having on student attainment.

Read the University news page www.cam.ac.uk/stories/camb... or the articles in The Times and on the BBC. -> www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Hundreds of A-level students see grades rise and secure places at top universities following Cambridge's STEM SMART initiative
Sixth formers who took part in @Cambridge_Uni 's new #STEMSMART initiative saw their A-level grades, aspirations, and outcomes all improve, according to a new UCAS report.
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April 8, 2025 at 11:53 AM
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🎓 TEACHER TOPIC CPD: Nuclear Physics

Teaching Nuclear Physics topics at GCSE or A Level? Join our free accredited online CPD starting with GCSE Nuclear on Thursday, 24 April, 4:30pm.

Book now: isaacphysics.org/events/2025_...

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Isaac Physics is a project designed to offer support and activities in physics problem solving to teachers and students from GCSE level through to university.
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April 1, 2025 at 4:10 PM