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Review: Spotlight "From Research to the Classroom: Exploring Climate Change with Sparkling Science"

On 16 June 2026, three ongoing Sparkling Science projects “WattsAhead: Energy Literacy for the Future,” “Klagenfurt Goes Climate Neutral,” and “Climate-Resilient Schools” took center stage and discussed the topic “From Research to the Classroom: Exploring Climate Change with Sparkling Science Projects”

2 min read · 24. June 2026
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Small fish, big discovery: new species of minnow identified in Austria

With the help of dedicated citizen scientists, researchers from the Sparkling Science project ‘Biodiversity of Phoxinus minnows’ were able to investigate the distribution of minnows in Austria in greater detail. In doing so, they not only confirmed the presence of species of these small fish that were already known, but also identified a species of minnow previously unknown in Austria. The project demonstrates the contribution that citizen science can make to monitoring biodiversity.

2 min read · 19. June 2026
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Climate Research in the classroom: Last Sparkling Science spotlight before the summer break

On June 16th, three Sparkling Science projects will demonstrate how schools and research institutions are collaborating on climate change initiatives and research.

2 min read · 13. May 2026
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Review: Spotlight “How can citizen science enrich history lessons in schools?”

On 26 March 2026, three ongoing Sparkling Science projects “Digital GameBase/D Learning”, “The Memory of the Classroom” and “Young People with Refugee Experience” took centre stage and discussed the topic “How can citizen science enrich history lessons in schools?”.

2 min read · 31. March 2026
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Sparkling Science: New film reveals the hidden biodiversity of our waters

A new film from the Sparkling Science project ‘Aquirufa: Biodiversity and Ecology of Freshwater Bacteria’ on the topic of biodiversity shows the fascinating diversity of bacteria in our waters and their central role in a functioning ecosystem.

1 min read · 13. March 2026
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Practical teaching materials based on research findings

In addition to scientific publications, Sparkling Science projects regularly produce teaching materials that bring the latest research findings directly into the classroom. This provides teachers with practical tools for integrating scientific perspectives into their lessons in an understandable way.

2 min read · 06. March 2026
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‘TRA:WELL’ in the children's and youth journal ‘Frontiers for Young Minds’

The Sparkling Science project ‘TRA:WELL’ recently published its research findings on exercise and well-being in the scientific journal ‘Frontiers for Young Minds’. The journal is aimed at young readers and actively involves children and young people in the review of scientific articles.

2 min read · 16. January 2026
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Between glaciers and ice: polar researcher Birgit Sattler in a television interview

In a television interview, ecologist and microbiologist Birgit Sattler provides insights into her research work in the polar regions and shows why knowledge about ice is crucial for dealing with climate change.

2 min read · 19. December 2025
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Review: Spotlight with "The generational-friendly City", "Meaningfully Active" & "Transform2gether"

On 15 December, three ongoing Sparkling Science projects were presented in the spotlight on the topic of ‘inclusion and participation’.

2 min read · 18. December 2025
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Publication of the evaluation of ‘Sparkling Science 2.0’

The evaluation of the "Sparkling Science 2.0" research funding programme was recently published. The report highlights the programme's progress to date and evaluates the goals achieved. It also contains clear, evidence-based recommendations for the continuation of the programme, which brings schools, science and society together.

2 min read · 18. November 2025
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Television science report shows research on Austria's minnows

A recent television science report shows how the Sparkling Science project ‘Biodiversity of Phoxinus minnows’ uses participatory research to explore biodiversity together with citizen scientists.

2 min read · 07. November 2025
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Students explore hybrid learning formats

In the Sparkling Science project ‘Hybrid Learning Spaces @ School’, scientists and pupils are working together to develop hybrid teaching and learning scenarios for the classroom.

1 min read · 26. September 2025