In their element: women of the periodic table
Find out how women scientists contributed to knowledge of the chemical elements – and what this tells us about the nature of scientific work, then and now.
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Find out how women scientists contributed to knowledge of the chemical elements – and what this tells us about the nature of scientific work, then and now.
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.
Over several decades, the search for new medicines has progressed from mimicking natural molecules to screening many millions of compounds.
New research is revealing the previously unknown beneficial effects of tree canopies – and the secret life within them.
Aeolus – a new laser-equipped satellite – is designed to give meteorologists the comprehensive wind data they need for better weather forecasting.
New techniques are revealing how cells control their shape – and the changes that could give an early warning of 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.
Scalding volcanic springs are home to some remarkable microorganisms, and biotechnology is now finding uses for these microscopic survivors.
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.
As a lightweight, super-strong metal, beryllium is an engineer’s dream – but it also has some less convenient qualities.
In their element: women of the periodic table
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The secret life of forests
Forecasts from orbit
Cells: why shape matters
Mercury’s mysteries, astronomy education and a new generation of X-ray science
Some (microbes) like it hot
Full-colour X-rays, early embryo division and space challenges for students
Elements in focus: beryllium