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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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April 4, 2024 | Issue 67

Investigating molecules: explosive imaging

Scientists use intense X-ray pulses from the European XFEL to take snapshots of exploding molecules. This can reveal details of how molecules are put together and how they interact with light.

Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Chemistry, Engineering, News from the EIROs, Physics
 

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March 19, 2019 | Issue 46

Forecasts from orbit

Aeolus – a new laser-equipped satellite – is designed to give meteorologists the comprehensive wind data they need for better weather forecasting.

Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: News from the EIROs, Astronomy / space, Earth science, Engineering
     

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May 31, 2016 | Issue 36

Making laser flashes meet their mark

Take a closer look at the construction of European XFEL.

Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: News from the EIROs, Physics, Chemistry, Engineering

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December 7, 2010 | Issue 17

Stage lights: physics and drama

Imagine sending music across the room by laser. Sounds impossible, doesn’t it? But Alessio Bernardelli’s students did just that – and then developed a play to explain the science behind it. Here’s how to do it.

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