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.
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The power of plasma: turning water into an eco-friendly disinfectant
Imagine sterilizing kitchen surfaces and hospital instruments, washing fruits and vegetables, sanitizing hands, or rinsing mouths – all achievable with a single eco-friendly solution: ‘plasma-activated water’ (PAW). Rita Agus, a PhD student at the Swiss Plasma Center, is deeply engaged in…
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Adventures in cyanoprinting: where art and chemistry meet
Try a project blends chemistry, art, and peer learning, as secondary school students teach younger students how to create nature-inspired cyanotype prints.
Chemistry in a coffee cup: does coffee waste contain key elements for plant growth?
Circle of life: Explore sustainability, the circular economy, and chemical analysis by evaluating coffee waste as a potential soil enhancer.
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