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Understand
| Issue 72

Pea-based foams for a greener cappuccino

Peas please: discover how scientists are investigating pea-based ‘milk’ foams for delicious, environmentally friendly, plant-based cappuccinos!

Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Biology, Careers in STEM, Chemistry, Engineering, Health, News from the EIROs, Physics, Science and society, Sustainability

Teach
| Issue 72

Shedding light on a Picasso

Explore how researchers investigate artworks without damaging them and reveal hidden information in paintings by using different wavelengths of light!

Ages: 11-14, 14-16;
Topics: Chemistry, Physics, Science and society, STEAM

Teach
| Issue 72

Electricity from sea waves

Go with the flow: build a model using simple materials to convert the energy of water waves into electricity and explore key concepts relating to energy.

Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Engineering, General science, Physics

Inspire
| Issue 71

Nature’s body builders: explore the fascinating world of proteins

Dive into the science proteins, the remarkable macromolecules that literally build our bodies, and explore the vital roles they play in our lives.

Ages: <11, 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Biology, Chemistry, General science, Health, Resources, Science and society, STEAM, Sustainability

Teach
| Issue 71

Albedo and ice: positive feedback in action

Under the Sun, light colours stay cool, while black heats up. But what does this mean for the natural world? Let's explore the consequences of albedo.

Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Earth science, Physics, Science and society, Sustainability