Science is for Everyone!

Spark scientific imagination at home and in the classroom with 47 remarkable stories of world-changing scientists.

Journey through computing, AI, space, medicine and the environment, to meet the scientists making a difference in our world – now and for future generations.

Why not set out on your own scientific adventure!

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Teacher Zone

Starting in September 2026, every state-funded secondary school in the UK will get a free Scientists Making a Difference resource kit worth £150. Use the links below to download everything you need to build Scientists Making a Difference into your lessons, access free CPD resources and meet the Gatsby Benchmarks.

Who's in the book?

Hear first-hand from the 15 incredible scientists featured in these video interviews.

Chapter 1: Expanding AI – Professor Maja Pantić

Chapter 2: Pushing Computer Boundaries – Professor Winfried Hensinger

Chapter 3: Decoding Data – Arjun Panesar

Chapter 4: Understanding the Brain – Dr Hamied Haroon

Chapter 5: Advancing Medicine – Toluwani Alade

Chapter 6: Nurturing Nature – Sophie Cunningham

Chapter 6: Nurturing Nature – Charlie Foster

Chapter 7: Protecting Animals – Jenny Linden

Chapter 8: Supporting the Environment – Professor Tina van de Flierdt

Chapter 9: Generating Clean Energy – Kate Osborn

Chapter 10: Feeding the Future – Dr Richard Gill

Chapter 10: Feeding the Future – Rebecca Lee

Chapter 11: Designing New Materials – Dr Florence Huynh

Chapter 11: Designing New Materials – Thomas Warr

Chapter 12: Investigating the Universe – Dr Julia Stawarz

Chapter 1: Expanding AI – Professor Maja Pantić
Chapter 2: Pushing Computer Boundaries – Professor Winfried Hensinger
Chapter 3: Decoding Data – Arjun Panesar
Chapter 4: Understanding the Brain – Dr Hamied Haroon
Chapter 5: Advancing Medicine – Toluwani Alade
Chapter 6: Nurturing Nature – Sophie Cunningham
Chapter 6: Nurturing Nature – Charlie Foster
Chapter 7: Protecting Animals – Jenny Linden
Chapter 8: Supporting the Environment – Professor Tina van de Flierdt
Chapter 9: Generating Clean Energy – Kate Osborn
Chapter 10: Feeding the Future – Dr Richard Gill
Chapter 10: Feeding the Future – Rebecca Lee
Chapter 11: Designing New Materials – Dr Florence Huynh
Chapter 11: Designing New Materials – Thomas Warr
Chapter 12: Investigating the Universe – Dr Julia Stawarz

Books

You've met the scientists, now meet the engineers!

Did you know there’s another book in the series? The bestselling Engineers Making a Difference introduces you to some exceptional problem-solvers and innovators.

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