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Inspire

November 4, 2024 | Issue 70

Physics in Advent: The hands-on physics Advent calendar

Each December, Physics in Advent (PiA) opens the door to 24 fun and thought-provoking physics experiments, with the chance to win cool prizes!

Ages: 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Chemistry, Engineering, General science, Mathematics, Physics, Events, Resources

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February 1, 2023 | Issue 61

Cooking with sunlight and producing electricity using Peltier modules

Pocketful of sunshine: build a solar cooker and learn about the thermoelectric effect with Peltier modules.

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

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November 2, 2022 | Issue 60

From cycling to upcycling: learn about energy conversions by building creative installations from old bicycles

Set the wheels in motion: maximize your creativity by using old bicycle parts to create art installations and demonstrate energy conversions.

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

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February 1, 2022 | Issue 56

Physics with everyday objects: springy sweets, a universe in your pocket, and drawing circuits

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

Understand

September 7, 2015 | Issue 33

Towards a better lithium-ion battery

Watching what happens to the electrodes in a lithium-ion battery with neutron science.

Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Physics, Chemistry
         

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February 20, 2013 | Issue 26

Casting light on solar wind: simulating aurorae at school

The aurorae are one of the wonders of the natural world. Using some simple apparatus, they and related phenomena can easily be reproduced in the classroom.

Ages: 16-19;
Topics: Physics, Astronomy / space, Earth science