Editorial Issue 77
Light is at the essence of the majority of scientific discoveries and in this issue the members of the EIROforum show us why.
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How light powers the path to fusion energy
For fusion researchers, light is far more than a symbol, it is an essential tool.
How European XFEL uses X-ray light to make the invisible visible
X-ray light does not only enable us to look at our bones, it also helps scientists to analyse tiny molecules that make up all living things.
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Articles from previous issues
Titanic and the iron-eating bacteria
A species of bacterium discovered on the decaying wreck of the Titanic is providing new insights into how to protect living cells from…
News from the EIROs, Physics, Biology, Chemistry
Bringing STEM to life: using LabXchange Narratives to inspire tomorrow’s scientists
Super (role) models: Use stories about real scientists to inspire, build confidence, and help the next generation of innovators envision their place in STEM.
Biology, Chemistry, Earth science, Engineering, General science, Health, Mathematics, Physics, Science and society, Careers in STEM, Resources
Space exploration: the return to the Moon
Have you ever looked up at the Moon in a clear night sky and wondered about the very few people who have walked on its surface? What did we learn,…
Physics, General science, Astronomy / space, Engineering
Teaching events
Discover free events and activities offered by the EIROforum members and other non-profit groups.
The 13th International Symposium on Microscale Chemistry
July 8th- 10th, St Pauls School, London I hope you have enjoyed the microscale chemistry articles that Adrian Allan and I presented in issues, 53, 54,57, 60, 65, and 69. If you are teaching chemistry do have a look at them. Other authors have also submitted ideas in issues 16 and 39. It is a…
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