Articles

Showing 6 results from a total of 6

Understand

April 2, 2026 | Issue 77

Neutrons elucidate the mysteries of photosynthesis

Invisible soap, heavy water and a research reactor come together to provide enlightening insights into how plants and bacteria turn light into food.

Ages: 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Biology, Chemistry, Earth science, News from the EIROs, Physics, Sustainability

Understand

September 1, 2023 | Issue 64

When plants moved ashore and changed the planet

Plants today are extremely diverse, abundant, and flamboyant. However, the first land plants, which initiated a great change in the flora and fauna on planet Earth, were very different.

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

Teach

September 1, 2023 | Issue 64

Practical ocean literacy for all: ecology and exploration

The oceans cover over 70% of the surface of our planet. Try these activities to learn more about Earth’s largest habitat and how it affects our lives.

Ages: 11-14, 14-16;
Topics: Biology, Chemistry, Earth science, Science and society, Sustainability
 

Understand

September 1, 2021 | Issue 54

Plant solar power: unlocking the secrets of photosynthesis with X-ray free-electron lasers

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
 

Teach

June 12, 2019 | Issue 47

Colour, chlorophyll and chromatography

Use thin-layer chromatography to discover the variety of pigments that play a role in photosynthesis and give leaves their colour.

Ages: 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Biology, Chemistry
   

Teach

September 3, 2015 | Issue 33

Do leaves need chlorophyll for growth?

When next teaching photosynthesis, try these simple experiments with variegated plants.

Ages: <11, 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Biology