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Understand
| Issue 74

X-rays shed light on enhancing zinc uptake in pepper plants

Zinc is an important trace element for plants and animals alike. Learn how nanoparticles could supply zinc to crops without having to add it to the soil.

Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Biology, Chemistry, Earth science, Health, News from the EIROs, Physics, Science and society, Sustainability

Teach
| 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

Understand
| 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

Inspire
| Issue 73

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.

Ages: not applicable;
Topics: Astronomy / space, Biology, Chemistry, Earth science, Engineering, General science, Physics, Resources, Science and society, STEAM, Sustainability

Understand
| Issue 72

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!

Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Biology, Careers in STEM, Chemistry, Engineering, Health, News from the EIROs, Physics, Science and society, Sustainability
 

Inspire
| Issue 71

Nature’s body builders: explore the fascinating world of proteins

Dive into the science proteins, the remarkable macromolecules that literally build our bodies, and explore the vital roles they play in our lives.

Ages: <11, 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Biology, Chemistry, General science, Health, Resources, Science and society, STEAM, Sustainability