European XFEL Archives – Science in School

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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

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January 15, 2021 | Issue 51

Pulling together: a collaborative research approach to study COVID-19

How have scientists been working to tackle COVID-19 during the pandemic? This interview from European XFEL gives some interesting insight.

Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Biology, Health, Science and society

Inspire

September 10, 2020 | Issue 50

Keeping science engaging: Online resources for students during COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic has placed science and research into the spotlight. Whilst there has been a huge amount of science in the news, physical restrictions have made it impossible for students to visit science institutions. To enable students to keep exploring science virtually, the Science in…

Ages: not applicable;
Topics: Resources

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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

Teach

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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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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March 15, 2019 | Issue 46

Mercury’s mysteries, astronomy education and a new generation of X-ray science

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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November 22, 2018 | Issue 45

Full-colour X-rays, early embryo division and space challenges for students

Science in School is published by EIROforum, a collaboration between eight of Europe’s largest inter-governmental 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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November 21, 2018 | Issue 45

Elements in focus: beryllium

As a lightweight, super-strong metal, beryllium is an engineer’s dream – but it also has some less convenient qualities.

Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: News from the EIROs, Physics, Chemistry, Engineering

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