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| Issue 45

Adventures in creative recycling

Do you have a drawer full of old mobile phones? One teacher is exploring new uses for such items, while nurturing his students’ creative imaginations.

Ages: 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Profiles
       

| Issue 45

Some (microbes) like it hot

Scalding volcanic springs are home to some remarkable microorganisms, and biotechnology is now finding uses for these microscopic survivors.

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

| Issue 45

Bioenergy in a nutshell

Could leftover nutshells be the next renewable energy source? Challenge your students to find out using calorimetry.

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

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Hearing waves: how to build a loudspeaker

Explore the science of sound and electromagnetism with this practical build-it-yourself activity.

Ages: 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Physics, Engineering
       

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Elements in focus: beryllium

As a lightweight, super-strong metal, beryllium is an engineer’s dream – but it also has some less convenient qualities.

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

| Issue 45

SI units: a new update for standards

In an update using the latest scientific research, all the basic SI units will soon be officially defined in terms of the Universe’s fundamental constants.

Ages: 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Physics, General science
       

| Issue 44

Editorial issue 44

The school year is gradually drawing to a close. Teachers across Europe may soon breathe a sigh of relief as they close their classroom doors for the summer holiday, hopefully leaving the stress of a challenging term behind them.

Ages: not applicable;
Topics: Uncategorized