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| Issue 77

Editorial Issue 77

Light is at the essence of the majority of scientific discoveries and in this issue the members of the EIROforum show us why.

Ages: not applicable;
Topics: News from the EIROs

| Issue 77

Are we alone? Exoplanets may hold the answers

Exoplanets are planets orbiting stars beyond our Sun. Discovering them may answer one of the most asked questions: Are we alone in the universe?

Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Astronomy / space, General science, Mathematics, Physics, Resources, STEAM

| Issue 77

Neutrons elucidate the mysteries of photosynthesis

Invisible soap, heavy water and a research reactor come together to provide enlightening insights into how plants and bacteria turn light into food.

Ages: 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Biology, Chemistry, Earth science, News from the EIROs, Physics, Sustainability

| Issue 77

Is it light or humidity?

What makes emerald green fade in famous paintings? Scientists at ESRF study how colours fade.

Ages: 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Chemistry, News from the EIROs, Physics

| Issue 77

Harvesting light with the biggest eye on the sky 

”Faster, Higher, Stronger – Together”, the Olympic motto, could also apply to telescopes with a slight modification: “Bigger, Deeper, Sharper – Together”

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

| Issue 76

Eyes in the sky: tracking air pollution with satellites

What can the colours on a satellite map actually tell us about the air we breathe? Join us as we explore how the Copernicus Sentinel satellites detect gases such as nitrogen dioxide, and how chemistry helps us understand what’s happening in the atmosphere above us.

Ages: 14-16;
Topics: Astronomy / space, Chemistry, Earth science, Science and society, Sustainability