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February 3, 2025 | Issue 71

The power of plasma: turning water into an eco-friendly disinfectant

I’ve got the power: meet a simple device that can create a powerful sterilizing solution from just air, water, and electricity.

Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Chemistry, Engineering, Health, News from the EIROs, Physics, Science and society, Sustainability

Teach

February 3, 2025 | Issue 71

The birth of electrochemistry: building a simple voltaic pile

Stacking up: use common household items like coins and paper explore one of the most significant scientific discoveries of the 19th century.

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

Teach

February 1, 2024 | Issue 66

Simple biofuel cells: the superpower of baker’s yeast

Redox reactions carried out by inexpensive baker’s yeast during breadmaking can also be used to demonstrate biofuel cells in the classroom.

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

Teach

March 31, 2021 | Issue 52

Tea-time chemistry

Tea is a refreshing drink – and it can also help students to learn about important chemical reactions, as these simple experiments with infusions demonstrate.

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