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Henri Boffin from ESOw1 in Garching, Germany, follows the mystery of gamma-ray bursts from their first discovery to the most recent research on these dramatic astronomical explosions.
Ages: 16-19;
The Science Magic books are part of a series of home-based practical science books that take as their unusual theme the use of items typically found in particular rooms of the house.
Ages: <11, 11-14;
Jenny List, a young particle physicist working at DESY in Germany, leads her own research group to find out how the Universe works. She talks to Barbara Warmbein.
Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
Svein Sjøberg and Camilla Schreiner from the University of Oslo, Norway, explain how they are investigating young people's attitudes towards science and technology.
Ages: not applicable;
The energy demands of our society continue to increase, while the stocks of fossil fuels - still our major energy source - are declining. Chris Warrick from the European Fusion Development Agreement explains why research into fusion offers the hope of a safe and environmentally responsible energy…
Ages: 16-19;
Scientists working at the Institut Laue-Langevin (ILL) and the University Joseph Fourier in Grenoble, France, have discovered a crystal that appears to defy the laws of physics. Giovanna Cicognani from ILL reports.
Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
Lucy Attwood from Oxford Danfysik, UK, explains the mysterious appeal of champagne.
Ages: not applicable;
Superman, Batman, Lightning Lad, Spiderman – they all apply the principles of physics to perform their extraordinary feats… or do they? Which laws are suspended, and which are extended? Which are indeed forgotten completely?
Ages: 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
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Fusion in the Universe: gamma-ray bursts
Topics: Physics, Astronomy / space
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Science Magic: in the Kitchen and Science Magic: in the Bathroom, By Richard Robinson
Topics: Resources
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Making dark matter a little brighter
Topics: Profiles
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How do students perceive science and technology?
Topics: Resources
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Fusion – ace in the energy pack?
Topics: Physics, Chemistry, Earth science, Engineering
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Defying the laws of physics?
Topics: Physics
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Putting the fizz into physics!
Topics: Physics
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The Physics of Superheroes, By James Kakalios
Topics: Resources
