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September 17, 2025 | Issue 74

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.

Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Biology, Chemistry, Earth science, Health, News from the EIROs, Physics, Science and society, Sustainability

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September 17, 2025 | Issue 74

Biological oscillations: the rhythms of living things

Tick tock: Did you know that there are secret clocks ticking inside living organisms, including us? Let’s dive into the science of biological oscillators.

Ages: 16-19;
Topics: Biology, Chemistry, Health, Mathematics, News from the EIROs, Science and society

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September 17, 2025 | Issue 74

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.

Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, General science, Physics, Science and society

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June 10, 2025 | Issue 73

Neutrons for the quantum technologies of the future: investigating layered perovskites

How do scientists develop new materials for the computers of the future? Discover the rare magneto-electric properties of layered perovskites.

Ages: 16-19;
Topics: Chemistry, Engineering, General science, News from the EIROs, Physics, Science and society, Sustainability

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June 10, 2025 | Issue 73

Quantum computing: is quantum mechanics the next computing superpower?

Stranger things: discover quantum computers, which are based on a new approach to computing powered by the strange behaviour of subatomic particles.

Ages: 16-19;
Topics: Chemistry, Engineering, General science, Mathematics, Physics, Science and society

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April 4, 2025 | Issue 72

The exciting future of 3D printing

From science fiction to reality: explore how continued innovation in 3D printing is supporting scientific progress in a range of different fields.

Ages: 16-19;
Topics: Careers in STEM, Chemistry, Engineering, Physics, Science and society

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April 4, 2025 | 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

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April 4, 2025 | Issue 72

A new survey of exocomet belts is changing what we know about planetary systems

Ready to rock: discover what mysterious belts of dust, ice, and rock around distant stars can tell us about the formation of planetary systems.

Ages: 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Astronomy / space, Engineering, News from the EIROs, Physics

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February 3, 2025 | Issue 71

Slow and steady wins the race: an exciting new material for long-acting medicines

Built to last: learn how researchers have developed a molecular delivery system for continuous release of an anti-HIV medicine.

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

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February 3, 2025 | Issue 71

The power of plasma: turning water into an eco-friendly disinfectant

I’ve got the power: meet a simple device that can create a powerful sterilizing solution from just air, water, and electricity.

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

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