Scientists use intense X-ray pulses from the European XFEL to take snapshots of exploding molecules. This can reveal details of how molecules are put together and how they interact with light.
Ages: 14-16, 16-19; Topics: Chemistry, Engineering, News from the EIROs, Physics
Build a linear accelerator to demonstrate spallation – the source of high-energy neutrons used by the new European Spallation Source being built in Sweden.
Accelerate Your Teaching is a free online course for high-school teachers. Discover how particle accelerator stories can bring a range of STEM topics to life.
Ages: 11-14, 14-16, 16-19; Topics: Biology, Chemistry, Earth science, Engineering, General science, Health, Physics, Science and society, Resources
Act now for the Sustainable Development Goals: explore resources developed by European teachers bring the science of sustainability into the classroom.
Ages: <11, 11-14, 14-16, 16-19; Topics: Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, Earth science, General science, Physics, Science and society, Sustainability
Dirty windows can harbour potentially harmful pollutants under protective films of fatty acids from cooking emissions – and these can hang around for long periods of time.
Ages: 14-16, 16-19; Topics: Chemistry, Engineering, Health, News from the EIROs, Physics, Science and society
