Estimation of the Sun’s temperature without leaving the school
Starstruck: with just water, sunlight, and simple equipment, students can use their physics knowledge to calculate the temperature of the Sun.
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Galactic Archaeology: how we study our home galaxy
How do we study the galaxy we live in? It’s a bit like being asked to draw a map of your city without being able to leave your house. You might be able to peer through the windows and see some features like streets and tall buildings, but most will be hidden by nearby houses. […]
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A new survey of exocomet belts is changing what we know about planetary systems
Ready to rock: discover what mysterious belts of dust, ice, and rock around distant stars can tell us about the formation of planetary systems.
Pea-based foams for a greener cappuccino
Peas please: discover how scientists are investigating pea-based ‘milk’ foams for delicious, environmentally friendly, plant-based cappuccinos!
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Articles from previous issues
Scientists at play: contraptions for developing science process skills
In the second of two articles on developing the processes of enquiry, hypothesis and testing, Alfredo Tifi, Natale Natale and Antonietta Lombardi…
Physics, Science and society, General science
CyberMentor: e-mentoring to strengthen interest and participation of girls in STEM
Germany, like many other European countries, has difficulties attracting women into science. Diana Schimke from the University of Ulm, is working…
Science and society, General science
Accelerating the pace of science: interview with CERN’s Rolf Heuer
CERN’s director general tells the story behind the Higgs boson – and describes the next…
Physics
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