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April 14, 2022 | Issue 57
Recent results from EUROfusion’s JET experiment have demonstrated sustained high fusion power for the first time. These ground-breaking results could pave the way for fusion energy to play a key role in tackling climate change.
Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Engineering, News from the EIROs, Physics, Science and society, Sustainability
English
| Issue 57
A pressure wave generated by the explosion of a volcano 18 000 km away was detected as an unexpected windfall of a school ambient air monitoring network.
Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Earth science, Engineering, Physics
English
February 1, 2022 | Issue 56
What would the world look like if we could see infrared light? With some simple modifications, you can turn a cheap webcam into an infrared camera and find out!
Ages: 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Astronomy / space, Earth science, Engineering, Physics
English
| Issue 56
Silly or serious? Rube Goldberg machines are not only a lot of fun but can help students to understand the principles of conservation and transfer of energy.
Ages: 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Engineering, General science, Physics
English
| Issue 56
Sweet success: everyday objects can be used to demonstrate fundamental physical principles in an engaging manner.
Ages: 11-14, 14-16;
Topics: Astronomy / space, Engineering, Physics
English
November 3, 2021 | Issue 55
A real-life version of proton torpedoes, popularized in Star Wars, offer an alternative to radiotherapy for the treatment of cancer.
Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Engineering, Health, Physics, Science and society, Careers in STEM
English
| Issue 55
Did you know that carbon dioxide dissolves in bodies of water and affects the ocean? Explore the effect of carbon dioxide on ocean chemistry with these practical activities.
Ages: 11-14, 16-19, 14-16;
Topics: Earth science, General science, Physics, Science and society
English
September 1, 2021 | Issue 54
Capturing the moment: to use artificial photosynthesis to produce clean energy, we need to better understand it first. Learn about how X-ray free-electron lasers can help.
Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Biology, Physics, News from the EIROs, Science and society
English
| Issue 54
Build your own virtual particle accelerator with the aid of the acceleratAR app and gain a hands-on, immersive understanding of how these machines work.
Ages: 16-19;
Topics: Engineering, Physics
English 
Italiano
| Issue 54
Science fiction can be an engaging starting point for scientific discussions. Learn how one research group is using Star Wars to introduce students to accelerator science.
Ages: not applicable;
Topics: Engineering, Physics, Science and society, Careers in STEM
English
