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Understand

April 3, 2023 | Issue 62

Plant pathology: plants can get sick too!

You may have heard pathology labs mentioned in crime shows, but what is plant pathology? Find out about the feuds between plant and pathogen that span millions of years.

Ages: 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Biology, Science and society, Sustainability
     

Teach

April 3, 2023 | Issue 62

Surfatron: catch the wave of accelerators

Try your hand at Surfatron, a game that lets students experience the challenges faced by particle accelerator scientists while learning about the physics of waves.

Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Engineering, Physics, Resources

Teach

April 3, 2023 | Issue 62

To bee or not to bee: the biology of bees and the biochemistry of honey

Sweet understanding: learn about the science of honeybees and their sugary product through a series of hands-on activities.

Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Biology, Chemistry, Science and society
 

Understand

April 3, 2023 | Issue 62

Information revolution: how ultra-short bursts of light could help us improve data storage

When you snap a selfie or film a video for social media, where does that information go? Find out how magnetic ‘storms’ could help us achieve better, faster data storage.

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

Understand

April 3, 2023 | Issue 62

How global teamwork revealed the mystery at the heart of our galaxy

This is the story of how scientists created an image of the region around the black hole at the centre of our galaxy by combining many telescopes into one virtual telescope the size of the Earth.

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

Teach

February 1, 2023 | Issue 61

It’s a small world: using microscopy to link science, technology, and art

Great and small: use this photomicroscopy project to explore the way structure relates to function and the links between science and art.

Ages: 11-14, 14-16;
Topics: Biology, Engineering, General science, STEAM
 

Teach

February 1, 2023 | Issue 61

Introducing block coding: using the BBC micro:bit in the science classroom

Always wanted to do coding with your students but not sure where to start? Learn how with this step-by-step guide to create a timer using a micro:bit computer.

Ages: <11, 11-14, 14-16;
Topics: Coding, Engineering, General science, Mathematics

Inspire

February 1, 2023 | Issue 61

The European Atlas of the Seas: an interactive tool for ocean literacy

Looking for a user-friendly interactive map-based educational tool on the ocean? Dive into the European Atlas of the Seas!

Ages: <11, 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Biology, Chemistry, Earth science, Engineering, Science and society, Sustainability, Resources
   

Understand

February 1, 2023 | Issue 61

Clean energy for all: can sun and wind power our lives?

Can we meet all our energy needs with renewables? How can energy models help us to explore the future of energy? And how can we all become part of the energy transition?

Ages: 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Earth science, Engineering, Physics, Science and society, Sustainability
 

Teach

February 1, 2023 | Issue 61

Much ado about nothing: spot misleading science claims and explore rapid antigen tests and buffers

Fighting fake facts: When a Covid test shows a positive result with cola, does testing make sense? To answer this, one must understand how antigen tests and buffers work.

Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, Health, Science and society