Travel back to ancient Rome, test the calcium content of a gladiator recovery drink and compare it to today’s milk and sports drinks. History has never tasted this real!
Ages: 11-14, 14-16, 16-19; Topics: Biology, Chemistry, Health, Science and society
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
Super (role) models: Use stories about real scientists to inspire, build confidence, and help the next generation of innovators envision their place in STEM.
Ages: 11-14, 14-16, 16-19; Topics: Biology, Chemistry, Earth science, Engineering, General science, Health, Mathematics, Physics, Science and society, Careers in STEM, Resources
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
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
Safety first: nuclear decay and ionizing radiation can be safely studied in the physics classroom using the common baking ingredient potassium carbonate.
Ages: 14-16, 16-19; Topics: Chemistry, Earth science, General science, Physics
Try a project that blends chemistry, art, and peer learning, as secondary school students teach younger students how to create nature-inspired cyanotype prints.
