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Chemistry in a coffee cup: does coffee waste contain key elements for plant growth?

The “A Cup of Coffee” project, carried out by secondary school students aged 16–18 in Italy, introduces sustainability and circular economy[1] concepts through engaging STEM activities. This initiative demonstrates how coffee grounds, often discarded as waste, can become a valuable…

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A map of the stars

From notebook sketches to space-telescope data: explore how mapping starlight using the Herzsprung-Russell (H-R) diagram helps us trace the life stories of stars across the universe.

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Eyes in the sky: tracking air pollution with satellites

What can the colours on a satellite map actually tell us about the air we breathe? Join us as we explore how the Copernicus Sentinel satellites detect gases such as nitrogen dioxide, and how chemistry helps us understand what’s happening in the atmosphere above us.

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Making dark matter a little brighter

Jenny List, a young particle physicist working at DESY in Germany, leads her own research group to find out how the Universe works. She talks to…

     

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What is chemiluminescence?

Glowing jellyfish, flickering fireflies, fun glow sticks; Emma Welsh introduces the beautiful and mysterious world of…

                 


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