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| Issue 45

SI units: a new update for standards

In an update using the latest scientific research, all the basic SI units will soon be officially defined in terms of the Universe’s fundamental constants.

Ages: 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Physics, General science
       

| Issue 44

Look out! The physics of road safety

Use equations of motion to work out what happened in a car crash – and learn some valuable life lessons.

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

| Issue 43

Saving the Earth Hollywood-style

Challenge your students to save the Earth from an asteroid collision, using calculations based on the Hollywood sci-fi fantasy film Armageddon.

Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Physics, Mathematics, Astronomy / space
   

| Issue 43

Titanic and the iron-eating bacteria

A species of bacterium discovered on the decaying wreck of the Titanic is providing new insights into how to protect living cells from damage.

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

| Issue 42

Balancing act: the physics of levers

Can you stop the tray from tipping? Learn about the law of the lever to beat your opponent in this simple game.  

Ages: 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Physics