Colourful electrolysis vortex in a magnetic field
Chasing rainbows: the interaction of an electric current and magnetic field in a solution with pH indicator gives amazing colour patterns as electrolysis occurs.
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Electricity from sea waves
Energy, in all its forms, is an integral part of human life. Due to rapid development, the demand for energy has risen sharply, leading to excessive use of fossil fuels. These materials have limited reserves, and their combustion has harmful effects on the Earth and, by extension, on humans. As a…
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Adventures in cyanoprinting: where art and chemistry meet
Try a project that blends chemistry, art, and peer learning, as secondary school students teach younger students how to create nature-inspired cyanotype prints.
Science on a shoestring: inspiring experiments with everyday items
Low cost, high impact: try these creative and engaging experiments that use inexpensive everyday materials to bring curriculum science to life.
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The LHC: a look inside
In the second of two articles, Rolf Landua from CERN takes us deep below the ground to visit the largest scientific endeavour on Earth – the Large…
Physics, Engineering
Hubble helps discover a new type of planet largely composed of water
A whole new world: you may have heard of rocky planets, gas giants and ice giants, but what about water worlds? Learn about the discovery of an…
Astronomy / space, News from the EIROs
Movers and shakers: physics in the oceans
Contrary to the popular saying, deep waters are often far from still – which is just as well for marine life. Activities using simple water tanks…
Physics, Earth science
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