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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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June 10, 2025 | Issue 73

Girls Go Circular: your key to engaging STEM Education

Ready to bring circular economy concepts to your classroom and teach your students hands-on STEM and digital skills? Explore Girls Go Circular!

Ages: 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Engineering, General science, Science and society, Sustainability, Careers in STEM, Events

Teach

June 10, 2025 | Issue 73

Chemistry in a coffee cup: does coffee waste contain key elements for plant growth?

Circle of life: explore sustainability, the circular economy, and chemical analysis by evaluating coffee waste as a potential soil enhancer.

Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Biology, Chemistry, General science, Sustainability

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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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