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April 14, 2022 | Issue 57

The reign of the dinosaurs ended in spring

The asteroid that killed the dinosaurs struck Earth during springtime. Scientists have determined this by analyzing the remains of fish that died directly after the impact.

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Topics: Biology, Chemistry, Earth science, News from the EIROs

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September 1, 2021 | Issue 54

Plant solar power: unlocking the secrets of photosynthesis with X-ray free-electron lasers

Capturing the moment: to use artificial photosynthesis to produce clean energy, we need to better understand it first. Learn about how X-ray free-electron lasers can help.

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

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January 8, 2020 | Issue 49

Energy-efficient devices, next-generation telescopes, and sustainable paint from beetle scales

Science in School is published by EIROforum, a collaboration between eight of Europe’s largest intergovernmental scientific research organisations (EIROs). This article reviews some of the latest news from the EIROs.

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Topics: News from the EIROs, Physics, Biology, Chemistry

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October 2, 2019 | Issue 48

Magnetism in the Earth’s mantle, impressive asteroid observations, and insights into influenza

Science in School is published by EIROforum, a collaboration between eight of Europe’s largest intergovernmental scientific research organisations (EIROs). This article reviews some of the latest news from the EIROs.

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Topics: News from the EIROs, Physics, Biology, Chemistry

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June 11, 2019 | Issue 47

The history of our Universe, fusion research with comics, and clues about Alzheimer’s disease

Science in School is published by EIROforum, a collaboration between eight of Europe’s largest intergovernmental scientific research organisations (EIROs). This article reviews some of the latest news from the EIROs.

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Topics: News from the EIROs, Physics, Biology, Chemistry

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March 19, 2019 | Issue 46

Forecasts from orbit

Aeolus – a new laser-equipped satellite – is designed to give meteorologists the comprehensive wind data they need for better weather forecasting.

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Topics: News from the EIROs, Astronomy / space, Earth science, Engineering

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March 15, 2019 | Issue 46

Mercury’s mysteries, astronomy education and a new generation of X-ray science

Science in School is published by EIROforum, a collaboration between eight of Europe’s largest intergovernmental scientific research organisations (EIROs). This article reviews some of the latest news from the EIROs.

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Topics: News from the EIROs, Physics, Biology, Chemistry

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November 22, 2018 | Issue 45

Full-colour X-rays, early embryo division and space challenges for students

Science in School is published by EIROforum, a collaboration between eight of Europe’s largest inter-governmental scientific research organisations (EIROs). This article reviews some of the latest news from the EIROs.

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Topics: News from the EIROs, Physics, Biology, Chemistry

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November 21, 2018 | Issue 45

Elements in focus: beryllium

As a lightweight, super-strong metal, beryllium is an engineer’s dream – but it also has some less convenient qualities.

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Topics: News from the EIROs, Physics, Chemistry, Engineering

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June 12, 2018 | Issue 44

Transporting antimatter, attosecond X-ray science and 3D insights into avian evolution

Science in School is published by EIROforum, a collaboration between eight of Europe’s largest inter-governmental scientific research organisations (EIROs). This article reviews some of the latest news from the EIROs.

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Topics: News from the EIROs, Physics, Biology, Chemistry

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