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September 17, 2025 | Issue 74

Biological oscillations: the rhythms of living things

Tick tock: Did you know that there are secret clocks ticking inside living organisms, including us? Let’s dive into the science of biological oscillators.

Ages: 16-19;
Topics: Biology, Chemistry, Health, Mathematics, News from the EIROs, Science and society

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September 17, 2025 | Issue 74

From birds to photons: collective phenomena in materials science

All together now: discover how the collective behaviour of atoms, humans, and birds inspire researchers to make new light-emitting materials and devices.

Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, General science, Physics, Science and society

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June 10, 2025 | Issue 73

Neutrons for the quantum technologies of the future: investigating layered perovskites

How do scientists develop new materials for the computers of the future? Discover the rare magneto-electric properties of layered perovskites.

Ages: 16-19;
Topics: Chemistry, Engineering, General science, News from the EIROs, Physics, Science and society, Sustainability

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June 10, 2025 | Issue 73

Quantum computing: is quantum mechanics the next computing superpower?

Stranger things: discover quantum computers, which are based on a new approach to computing powered by the strange behaviour of subatomic particles.

Ages: 16-19;
Topics: Chemistry, Engineering, General science, Mathematics, Physics, Science and society

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April 4, 2025 | Issue 72

The exciting future of 3D printing

From science fiction to reality: explore how continued innovation in 3D printing is supporting scientific progress in a range of different fields.

Ages: 16-19;
Topics: Careers in STEM, Chemistry, Engineering, Physics, Science and society

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April 4, 2025 | Issue 72

Pea-based foams for a greener cappuccino

Peas please: discover how scientists are investigating pea-based ‘milk’ foams for delicious, environmentally friendly, plant-based cappuccinos!

Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Biology, Careers in STEM, Chemistry, Engineering, Health, News from the EIROs, Physics, Science and society, Sustainability

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April 4, 2025 | Issue 72

A new survey of exocomet belts is changing what we know about planetary systems

Ready to rock: discover what mysterious belts of dust, ice, and rock around distant stars can tell us about the formation of planetary systems.

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

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February 3, 2025 | Issue 71

Slow and steady wins the race: an exciting new material for long-acting medicines

Built to last: learn how researchers have developed a molecular delivery system for continuous release of an anti-HIV medicine.

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Topics: Biology, Chemistry, Health, News from the EIROs, Physics, Science and society

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February 3, 2025 | Issue 71

The power of plasma: turning water into an eco-friendly disinfectant

I’ve got the power: meet a simple device that can create a powerful sterilizing solution from just air, water, and electricity.

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Topics: Chemistry, Engineering, Health, News from the EIROs, Physics, Science and society, Sustainability

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November 4, 2024 | Issue 70

A unique atlas of the human heart: from cells to the full organ

Heart 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.

Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Biology, Engineering, Health, News from the EIROs, Physics, Science and society

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