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April 3, 2023 | Issue 62

Information revolution: how ultra-short bursts of light could help us improve data storage

When you snap a selfie or film a video for social media, where does that information go? Find out how magnetic ‘storms’ could help us achieve better, faster data storage.

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

Teach

February 1, 2023 | Issue 61

How do materials science engineers choose fabrics for parachutes?

Fabrics are not just for fashion: explore the processes materials science engineers use when selecting fabrics by designing a parachute.

Ages: 11-14;
Topics: Chemistry, Engineering, Physics, Careers in STEM

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June 1, 2022 | Issue 58

A disturbance in the Force gives insights into beam diagnostics

How can you measure a beam of particles without interfering with it? The answer: by using a curtain of supersonic gas.

Ages: 16-19;
Topics: Engineering, Physics

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November 9, 2021 | Issue 54

Organ-on-chip systems and the 3Rs

Organ-on-chip technology can simulate key properties of human physiology. Advanced systems could even one day be used to replace animals in medical research.

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

Inspire

September 1, 2021 | Issue 54

The physics of Star Wars: introducing accelerator science

Science fiction can be an engaging starting point for scientific discussions. Learn how one research group is using Star Wars to introduce students to accelerator science.

Ages: not applicable;
Topics: Engineering, Physics, Science and society, Careers in STEM

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June 15, 2021 | Issue 53

Biomimicry: linking form and function to evolutionary and ecological principles

Engaging with biomimetic design encourages students to explore the principles of form and function in relation to evolutionary adaptation.

Ages: 11-14, 14-16;
Topics: Biology, Engineering, Science and society, STEAM

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January 15, 2021 | Issue 51

Landing on the Moon – planning and designing a lunar lander

Your mission: to land an intrepid egg-naut safely on the surface of the Moon and learn about classical mechanics along the way.

Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Physics, Engineering, Mathematics, Astronomy / space

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November 22, 2018 | Issue 45

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

Teach

March 20, 2018 | Issue 43

Further fantastic feats: falling and bouncing

Roll up, roll up! We bring you some more fantastic feats to challenge and entertain – and to showcase some physics, too.

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

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May 30, 2017 | Issue 40

Bionic structures: from stalks to skyscrapers

A blade of grass and a high tower both need to stand up against forces that threaten to level them. Are there design principles that they can exploit to achieve this?

Ages: <11, 11-14;
Topics: Physics, Biology, Engineering

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