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February 3, 2026 | Issue 76

Project Earth: empowering young people to build a better world

Project Earth supports students to innovate for the planet with expert advisors and ‘Pitch for the Planet'. Take part!

Ages: 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Earth science, Events, General science, Science and society, Sustainability

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February 3, 2026 | Issue 76

Sandy beaches: connecting land, ocean, and humans

Every tide tells a story. Discover how waves, shells, and even litter reveal clues about marine life and our shared connection with nature.

Ages: 11-14, 16-19, 14-16;
Topics: Biology, Earth science, General science

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February 3, 2026 | Issue 76

Sandy beaches: the window to the ocean

Turn a beach visit into a science adventure! Explore the animals, plants, shells, and even litter stranded on the beach to reveal the secrets of marine life and ocean dynamics.

Ages: 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Biology, Earth science, General science

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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

From birds to photons: collective phenomena in materials science

All together now: discover how the collective behaviour of atoms, humans, and birds inspire researchers to make new light-emitting materials and devices.

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

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September 17, 2025 | Issue 74

Exploring radioactivity safely with potassium carbonate

Safety first: nuclear decay and ionizing radiation can be safely studied in the physics classroom using the common baking ingredient potassium carbonate.

Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Chemistry, Earth science, General science, Physics

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June 10, 2025 | Issue 73

Neutrons for the quantum technologies of the future: investigating layered perovskites

How do scientists develop new materials for the computers of the future? Discover the rare magneto-electric properties of layered perovskites.

Ages: 16-19;
Topics: Chemistry, Engineering, General science, News from the EIROs, Physics, Science and society, Sustainability

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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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June 10, 2025 | 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

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