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September 17, 2025 | Issue 74

Wall of stars: illuminate stellar life cycles with physics and coding

Written in the stars: use microcontrollers and LEDs to model stellar life cycles, scaling billions of years into minutes while exploring stellar evolution.

Ages: 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Astronomy / space, Coding, Engineering, Physics, STEAM

Inspire

September 17, 2025 | Issue 74

Back to School with space-related STEM projects from ESA and ESERO 2025–2026

Explore five inspiring STEM projects from ESA and the ESERO network. Use the excitement of space to engage students and enhance your STEM teaching!

Topics: Astronomy / space, Careers in STEM, Coding, Engineering, News from the EIROs, Physics, Resources, Sustainability

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June 10, 2025 | Issue 73

Explore the properties of sound waves by using robotics

Sounds good: try some simple activities that use robots to explore the basic properties of sound waves – reflection, absorption, and propagation.

Ages: <11, 11-14;
Topics: Coding, Engineering, Physics

Inspire

September 2, 2024 | Issue 69

Save the Date: Back to School 2024-2025 with ESA and ESERO

Discover five exciting projects from ESA and its ESERO network. Use space to motivate and enrich your lessons for out-of-this world STEM lessons!

Ages: <11, 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Astronomy / space, Careers in STEM, Coding, Engineering, News from the EIROs, Physics, Resources, Sustainability

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April 3, 2023 | Issue 62

What does particle physics have to do with aviation safety?

Flying high: did you know that cosmic rays can interfere with aircraft systems? Learn how scientists from ILL are working with Airbus Avionics to ensure safety in the air.

Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Astronomy / space, Biology, Coding, Earth science, Engineering, Physics, Science and society

Understand

April 3, 2023 | Issue 62

Information revolution: how ultra-short bursts of light could help us improve data storage

When you snap a selfie or film a video for social media, where does that information go? Find out how magnetic ‘storms’ could help us achieve better, faster data storage.

Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Coding, Engineering, News from the EIROs, Physics, Science and society

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February 1, 2023 | Issue 61

Introducing block coding: using the BBC micro:bit in the science classroom

Always wanted to do coding with your students but not sure where to start? Learn how with this step-by-step guide to create a timer using a micro:bit computer.

Ages: <11, 11-14, 14-16;
Topics: Coding, Engineering, General science, Mathematics

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November 2, 2022 | Issue 60

‘Defying’ gravity with a simple stroboscope

Seeing science in a new light: build your own stroboscope and use it to create beautiful optical illusions with water!

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

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November 2, 2022 | Issue 60

Design and build a smart lamp

Help students develop STEAM skills by building a smart lamp with this creative project that combines physics, programming, and art and design.

Ages: 11-14, 14-16;
Topics: Engineering, Physics, Science and society, Sustainability, STEAM, Coding

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September 1, 2022 | Issue 59

Hands-on seismology: constructing a school seismometer

Build a simple yet sensitive school seismometer for a hands-on exploration of seismology.

Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Earth science, Engineering, Physics, Coding

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