EUROfusion – Science in School

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February 3, 2025 | Issue 71

The power of plasma: turning water into an eco-friendly disinfectant

I’ve got the power: meet a simple device that can create a powerful sterilizing solution from just air, water, and electricity.

Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Chemistry, Engineering, Health, News from the EIROs, Physics, Science and society, Sustainability

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June 1, 2023 | 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

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April 14, 2022 | Issue 57

JET sets new fusion energy record

Recent results from EUROfusion’s JET experiment have demonstrated sustained high fusion power for the first time. These ground-breaking results could pave the way for fusion energy to play a key role in tackling climate change.

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

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January 15, 2021 | Issue 51

Fusion vs fission

Fusion and fission: both release energy, but how do these processes differ and what are the implications for electricity generation?

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

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January 8, 2020 | Issue 49

Energy-efficient devices, next-generation telescopes, and sustainable paint from beetle scales

Science in School is published by EIROforum, a collaboration between eight of Europe’s largest intergovernmental scientific research organisations (EIROs). This article reviews some of the latest news from the EIROs.

Ages: not applicable;
Topics: News from the EIROs, Physics, Biology, Chemistry

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October 2, 2019 | Issue 48

Magnetism in the Earth’s mantle, impressive asteroid observations, and insights into influenza

Science in School is published by EIROforum, a collaboration between eight of Europe’s largest intergovernmental scientific research organisations (EIROs). This article reviews some of the latest news from the EIROs.

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Topics: News from the EIROs, Physics, Biology, Chemistry

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October 2, 2019 | Issue 48

Making connections: an online exchange with EIROforum scientists

Connect your class with scientists across Europe in a video-conference exchange – and find out about life as a scientific researcher.

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

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June 11, 2019 | Issue 47

The history of our Universe, fusion research with comics, and clues about Alzheimer’s disease

Science in School is published by EIROforum, a collaboration between eight of Europe’s largest intergovernmental scientific research organisations (EIROs). This article reviews some of the latest news from the EIROs.

Ages: not applicable;
Topics: News from the EIROs, Physics, Biology, Chemistry

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March 15, 2019 | Issue 46

Mercury’s mysteries, astronomy education and a new generation of X-ray science

Science in School is published by EIROforum, a collaboration between eight of Europe’s largest intergovernmental scientific research organisations (EIROs). This article reviews some of the latest news from the EIROs.

Ages: not applicable;
Topics: News from the EIROs, Physics, Biology, Chemistry

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November 22, 2018 | Issue 45

Full-colour X-rays, early embryo division and space challenges for students

Science in School is published by EIROforum, a collaboration between eight of Europe’s largest inter-governmental scientific research organisations (EIROs). This article reviews some of the latest news from the EIROs.

Ages: not applicable;
Topics: News from the EIROs, Physics, Biology, Chemistry

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