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April 2, 2026 | 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

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November 13, 2025 | Issue 75

Teach radioisotopes and decay interdisciplinarily at a low cost

How to teach radioactive decay and radioisotopes to students who feel that equations are boring? Here are two inexpensive and captivating activities to apply in your classroom!

Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Mathematics, Physics

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September 17, 2025 | Issue 74

Measuring the speed of a toy-gun foam projectile – a handy guide

Speed of sound: use the sound-recording function of a smartphone to precisely measure a projectile’s speed and calculate a safe dodging distance.

Ages: 11-14, 14-16;
Topics: Engineering, Mathematics, Physics

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September 17, 2025 | Issue 74

Bringing STEM to life: using LabXchange Narratives to inspire tomorrow’s scientists

Super (role) models: Use stories about real scientists to inspire, build confidence, and help the next generation of innovators envision their place in STEM.

Ages: 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Biology, Chemistry, Earth science, Engineering, General science, Health, Mathematics, Physics, Science and society, Careers in STEM, Resources

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September 17, 2025 | Issue 74

Survival science: learning through group interviews

Live by your wits: group interviews based on disaster scenarios provide a fun opportunity to develop scientific literacy and transferable skills.

Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, General science, Health, Mathematics, Physics, Science and society

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September 17, 2025 | Issue 74

MathCityMap: take maths lessons out into the city

A maths field trip? Yes, really! MathCityMap transforms any space outside the classroom into an outdoor mathematical laboratory.

Ages: <11, 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, STEAM

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September 17, 2025 | Issue 74

Biological oscillations: the rhythms of living things

Tick tock: Did you know that there are secret clocks ticking inside living organisms, including us? Let’s dive into the science of biological oscillators.

Ages: 16-19;
Topics: Biology, Chemistry, Health, Mathematics, News from the EIROs, Science and society

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June 10, 2025 | Issue 73

Quantum computing: is quantum mechanics the next computing superpower?

Stranger things: discover quantum computers, which are based on a new approach to computing powered by the strange behaviour of subatomic particles.

Ages: 16-19;
Topics: Chemistry, Engineering, General science, Mathematics, Physics, Science and society

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April 4, 2025 | Issue 72

Picture perfect: making the most of images when creating and sharing teaching resources

Not sure how best to source and create images for sharing your teaching materials? It’s a snap if you follow these simple tips!

Ages: <11, 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Biology, Chemistry, General science, Mathematics, Physics, Resources

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April 4, 2025 | Issue 72

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.

Ages: 16-19;
Topics: Astronomy / space, Earth science, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics