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September 17, 2025 | 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

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November 4, 2024 | Issue 70

A unique atlas of the human heart: from cells to the full organ

Heart of glass: a new X-ray scanning method reveals a full 3D view of the inside of the heart in incredible detail without having to cut into it.

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

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September 2, 2024 | Issue 69

How does the body avoid multiple sperm fertilizing an egg?

You shall not pass: discover how the protein coating around an egg cell ‘zips up’ after fertilization to stop more sperm from entering.

Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Biology, Health, News from the EIROs, Science and society

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April 14, 2022 | Issue 57

The reign of the dinosaurs ended in spring

The asteroid that killed the dinosaurs struck Earth during springtime. Scientists have determined this by analyzing the remains of fish that died directly after the impact.

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

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January 15, 2021 | Issue 51

Ancient tiny teeth reveal first mammals lived more like reptiles

A study of 200 million-year-old teeth from the earliest mammals provides fascinating insight into how they lived.

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

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January 8, 2020 | Issue 49

Energy-efficient devices, next-generation telescopes, and sustainable paint from beetle scales

Science in School is published by EIROforum, a collaboration between eight of Europe’s largest intergovernmental scientific research organisations (EIROs). This article reviews some of the latest news from the EIROs.

Ages: not applicable;
Topics: News from the EIROs, Physics, Biology, Chemistry

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October 2, 2019 | Issue 48

Magnetism in the Earth’s mantle, impressive asteroid observations, and insights into influenza

Science in School is published by EIROforum, a collaboration between eight of Europe’s largest intergovernmental scientific research organisations (EIROs). This article reviews some of the latest news from the EIROs.

Ages: not applicable;
Topics: News from the EIROs, Physics, Biology, Chemistry

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October 2, 2019 | Issue 48

Making connections: an online exchange with EIROforum scientists

Connect your class with scientists across Europe in a video-conference exchange – and find out about life as a scientific researcher.

Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: General science

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October 2, 2019 | Issue 48

Art and science from Pompeii to Rembrandt

Applying high-tech science to the study of ancient art and famous paintings has been a rewarding career choice for synchrotron scientist Marine Cotte.

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

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June 11, 2019 | Issue 47

The history of our Universe, fusion research with comics, and clues about Alzheimer’s disease

Science in School is published by EIROforum, a collaboration between eight of Europe’s largest intergovernmental scientific research organisations (EIROs). This article reviews some of the latest news from the EIROs.

Ages: not applicable;
Topics: News from the EIROs, Physics, Biology, Chemistry

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