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Understand

September 1, 2021 | Issue 54

Plant solar power: unlocking the secrets of photosynthesis with X-ray free-electron lasers

Capturing the moment: to use artificial photosynthesis to produce clean energy, we need to better understand it first. Learn about how X-ray free-electron lasers can help.

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

Teach

June 12, 2019 | Issue 47

Colour, chlorophyll and chromatography

Use thin-layer chromatography to discover the variety of pigments that play a role in photosynthesis and give leaves their colour.

Ages: 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Biology, Chemistry
   

Teach

September 3, 2015 | Issue 33

Do leaves need chlorophyll for growth?

When next teaching photosynthesis, try these simple experiments with variegated plants.

Ages: <11, 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Biology