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February 1, 2023 | Issue 61

Clean energy for all: can sun and wind power our lives?

Can we meet all our energy needs with renewables? How can energy models help us to explore the future of energy? And how can we all become part of the energy transition?

Ages: 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Earth science, Engineering, Physics, Science and society, Sustainability

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February 1, 2023 | Issue 61

Much ado about nothing: spot misleading science claims and explore rapid antigen tests and buffers

Fighting fake facts: When a Covid test shows a positive result with cola, does testing make sense? To answer this, one must understand how antigen tests and buffers work.

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

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February 1, 2023 | Issue 61

Cooking with sunlight and producing electricity using Peltier modules

Pocketful of sunshine: build a solar cooker and learn about the thermoelectric effect with Peltier modules.

Ages: 11-14, 14-16;
Topics: Engineering, Physics, Science and society

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February 1, 2023 | Issue 61

Hubble helps discover a new type of planet largely composed of water

A whole new world: you may have heard of rocky planets, gas giants and ice giants, but what about water worlds? Learn about the discovery of an entirely new planet type.

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

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November 2, 2022 | Issue 60

Colour in nature: true blue

Have you ever seen a blue cow? A blue apple? Or a blue tree? Blue is rare in nature, so why are some plants and animals blue?

Ages: 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, General science

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November 2, 2022 | Issue 60

Elegant electrolysis – the microscale way

Enhance your students’ knowledge of electrolysis using quick, safe, and easy microscale chemistry techniques.

Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Chemistry, Engineering, Physics

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November 2, 2022 | Issue 60

‘Defying’ gravity with a simple stroboscope

Seeing science in a new light: build your own stroboscope and use it to create beautiful optical illusions with water!

Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Coding

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November 2, 2022 | Issue 60

Design and build a smart lamp

Help students develop STEAM skills by building a smart lamp with this creative project that combines physics, programming, and art and design.

Ages: 11-14, 14-16;
Topics: Engineering, Physics, Science and society, Sustainability, STEAM, Coding

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November 2, 2022 | Issue 60

Mars Express peers into Mars’ ‘Grand Canyon’

Recent images from ESA's Mars Express mission show two ruptures in the martian crust that form part of a mighty canyon system.

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

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November 2, 2022 | Issue 60

Shedding light on the gut microbiome

Learn how fluorescence microscopy can illuminate our gut microbiome and its role in cancer.

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