Art and science from Pompeii to Rembrandt
October 2, 2019 | Issue 48Applying high-tech science to the study of ancient art and famous paintings has been a rewarding career choice for synchrotron scientist Marine Cotte.
INSPIRE
Behind the scenes at the laboratory
October 2, 2019 | Issue 48You don’t have to be a researcher to take part in worthwhile scientific research. Find out about some of the less visible roles that keep the science happening.
UNDERSTAND
Limoncello and the science of emulsions
October 2, 2019 | Issue 48How can you make oil and water stay mixed? A scientist’s curiosity about a lemon liqueur has revealed how to do this – with some promising industrial applications.
How plants beat jet lag
October 2, 2019 | Issue 48New research is shedding light on the internal ‘clocks’ that help plants respond to changing day-night cycles.
Take a deep breath? Investigating indoor air pollution
October 2, 2019 | Issue 48New studies are uncovering how emissions from daily household activities pollute the air we breathe at home.
Magnetism in the Earth’s mantle, impressive asteroid observations, and insights into influenza
October 2, 2019 | Issue 48Science 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.
TEACH
Classic chemistry: finding the empirical formula
October 2, 2019 | Issue 48Witness a spectacular chemical reaction and take some careful measurements to work out the empirical formula of a compound.
How effective is your sunscreen?
October 2, 2019 | Issue 48Encourage students to stay safe in the sun with a collection of activities to discover the science behind sunscreen.
Making connections: an online exchange with EIROforum scientists
October 2, 2019 | Issue 48Connect your class with scientists across Europe in a video-conference exchange – and find out about life as a scientific researcher.
EDITORIAL
Editorial issue 48
October 2, 2019 | Issue 48Shorter days and cooler weather signal that it’s time to turn back the clocks, marking the end of daylight saving time. The darker evenings can knock our body clocks out of sync, taking a few days to readjust.