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| Issue 72

Electricity from sea waves

Go with the flow: build a model using simple materials to convert the energy of water waves into electricity and explore key concepts relating to energy.

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

| Issue 63

The everyday science of fusion

Explore the everyday science behind the quest to harness fusion energy – the energy that powers the stars – in a safe way here on Earth.

Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Careers in STEM, Engineering, Physics, Sustainability, News from the EIROs
         

| Issue 61

Clean energy for all: can sun and wind power our lives?

Can we meet all our energy needs with renewables? How can energy models help us to explore the future of energy? And how can we all become part of the energy transition?

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

| Issue 23

Solar energy: silicon solar cells

​With oil reserves running out, silicon solar cells offer an alternative source of energy. How do they work and how can we exploit their full potential?

Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Physics, Chemistry, Engineering