Hunting for exoplanets
The possibility of worlds beyond our own has fascinated people for millennia. Now technology is bringing these other worlds – or exoplanets – within reach of discovery.
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The possibility of worlds beyond our own has fascinated people for millennia. Now technology is bringing these other worlds – or exoplanets – within reach of discovery.
Three key factors were required for life to develop on Earth – but which factor came first? Recent research could help settle the debate.
New research is shedding light on the internal ‘clocks’ that help plants respond to changing day-night cycles.
Witness a spectacular chemical reaction and take some careful measurements to work out the empirical formula of a compound.
New studies are uncovering how emissions from daily household activities pollute the air we breathe at home.
Encourage students to stay safe in the sun with a collection of activities to discover the science behind sunscreen.
Connect your class with scientists across Europe in a video-conference exchange – and find out about life as a scientific researcher.
Applying high-tech science to the study of ancient art and famous paintings has been a rewarding career choice for synchrotron scientist Marine Cotte.
You 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.
You’ll need to put your money on the table for this batch of tricks, then use your scientific knowledge to make ‘cents’ of what happens!
Hunting for exoplanets
Finding the recipe for life on Earth
How plants beat jet lag
Classic chemistry: finding the empirical formula
Take a deep breath? Investigating indoor air pollution
How effective is your sunscreen?
Making connections: an online exchange with EIROforum scientists
Art and science from Pompeii to Rembrandt
Behind the scenes at the laboratory
Fantastic feats: magic with money