From birds to photons: collective phenomena in materials science
All together now: discover how the collective behaviour of atoms, humans, and birds inspire researchers to make new light-emitting materials and devices.
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Objects in orbit: the problem of space debris
Our planet is surrounded by satellites, which we rely on every day for communication, navigation services, and Earth observation. For example, data from satellites can be used to support operations after disasters, monitor the status of large infrastructures, measure water and air pollution, and…
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X-rays shed light on enhancing zinc uptake in pepper plants
Zinc is an important trace element for plants and animals alike. Learn how nanoparticles could supply zinc to crops without having to add it to the soil.
Wall of stars: illuminate stellar life cycles with physics and coding
Written in the stars: use microcontrollers and LEDs to model stellar life cycles, scaling billions of years into minutes while exploring stellar evolution.
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From Petri dish to plate: the journey of cultivated meat
Future food: would you bite into a test-tube burger or a Petri dish steak? How do we make lab-grown meat, and what might it mean for health, farming, and the environment?
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Fun with genomes: the Mycomuncher DNA Puzzle
Fed up with explaining genomes, genes and proteins? Why not get your students to figure it out for themselves using Johan Leveau’s DNA…
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The new definition of crystals – or how to win a Nobel Prize
Why is symmetry so central to the understanding of crystals? And why did ‘forbidden’ symmetry change the definition of crystals…
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