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| Issue 78

Girls Go STEM: teachers shaping girls’ STEM journeys

Teachers are central to any effort to get more girls interested in STEM. Yet supporting them often comes second to supporting the students.

Ages: 11-14, 16-19, 14-16;
Topics: Science and society, Careers in STEM, Events, Resources

| Issue 78

The pull of the Moon: unlocking the mystery of tides

Most people know that the Moon and the Sun cause the tides, but few understand why we get two high tides each day, or why a tidal bulge forms on the opposite side of the Earth from the Moon.

Ages: 11-14, 14-16;
Topics: Earth science, Physics

| Issue 78

Colourful nature in your clothes

Towards sustainable and circular fashion: learn about different textiles, their characteristics, and how to identify and dye them using natural ingredients.

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

| 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