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| Issue 76

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.

Ages: 14-16;
Topics: Astronomy / space, Chemistry, Earth science, Science and society, Sustainability

| Issue 76

Sandy beaches: the window to the ocean

Turn a beach visit into a science adventure! Explore the animals, plants, shells, and even litter stranded on the beach to reveal the secrets of marine life and ocean dynamics.

Ages: 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Biology, Earth science, General science

| 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

| Issue 74

Exploring radioactivity safely with potassium carbonate

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

| Issue 73

Science on a shoestring: inspiring experiments with everyday items

Low cost, high impact: try these creative and engaging experiments that use inexpensive everyday materials to bring curriculum science to life.

Ages: not applicable;
Topics: Astronomy / space, Biology, Chemistry, Earth science, Engineering, General science, Physics, Resources, Science and society, STEAM, Sustainability