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November 13, 2025 | Issue 75

Ashes and abs: testing calcium in gladiator tonic

Travel back to ancient Rome, test the calcium content of a gladiator recovery drink and compare it to today’s milk and sports drinks. History has never tasted this real!

Ages: 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Biology, Chemistry, Health, Science and society

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November 13, 2025 | Issue 75

Neutron science: a quantum story

How tiny quantum particles dig into the mysteries of future materials.

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

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September 17, 2025 | 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

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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