Physics in Advent: The hands-on physics Advent calendar
November 4, 2024 | Issue 70Each December, Physics in Advent (PiA) opens the door to 24 fun and thought-provoking physics experiments, with the chance to win cool prizes!
INSPIRE
Xcool Lab at European XFEL: a place to spark students’ scientific curiosity
November 4, 2024 | Issue 70Visit the Xcool Lab for an inspiring experience at a cutting-edge research facility, with hands-on experiments to bring classroom concepts to life.
UNDERSTAND
A unique atlas of the human heart: from cells to the full organ
November 4, 2024 | Issue 70Heart 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.
Inspired by camelids: nanobodies are a magnificent molecular velcro
November 4, 2024 | Issue 70Camelids are famously robust and useful animals. Surprisingly, their unusual antibodies are just as sturdy and are now revolutionizing medical science.
TEACH
Tangible statistics: cutting and weaving through data
November 4, 2024 | Issue 70Experience data like never before! Use kirigami and participatory statistics to create low-cost, hands-on multisensory visualizations to engage and inspire.
Handmade DNA: a tactile model to explore the basics of DNA
November 4, 2024 | Issue 70Hold a double helix in your hands: the model that will reveal the secrets of the DNA molecule.
Colour magic: additive mixing and coloured shadows
November 4, 2024 | Issue 70With flying colours: Try some simple but striking experiments to illustrate temporal additive colour mixing, and create and mix coloured shadows.
Science in a toilet-paper roll
October 31, 2024 | Issue 70On a roll: a humble roll of toilet paper can be used in science experiments explore diverse topics in materials science, chemistry, and physics.