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Editorial
| Issue 77

The Science in School Student Writing Contest 2026 is open!

To mark Science in School’s 20th anniversary, we are launching a student writing competition inviting young people to explore the topic of sustainable and resilient tourism.

Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Sustainability, Earth science, Science and society, General science

Editorial
| Issue 77

Editorial Issue 77

Light is at the essence of the majority of scientific discoveries and in this issue the members of the EIROforum show us why.

Ages: not applicable;
Topics: News from the EIROs

Teach
| Issue 77

Are we alone? Exoplanets may hold the answers

Exoplanets are planets orbiting stars beyond our Sun. Discovering them may answer one of the most asked questions: Are we alone in the universe?

Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Astronomy / space, General science, Mathematics, Physics, Resources, STEAM

Understand
| 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
| Issue 77

Is it light or humidity?

What makes emerald green fade in famous paintings? Scientists at ESRF study how colours fade.

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

Inspire
| Issue 77

Harvesting light with the biggest eye on the sky 

”Faster, Higher, Stronger – Together”, the Olympic motto, could also apply to telescopes with a slight modification: “Bigger, Deeper, Sharper – Together”

Ages: 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Astronomy / space, Physics, News from the EIROs