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.
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Explore the everyday science behind the quest to harness fusion energy – the energy that powers the stars – in a safe way here on Earth.
Flying high: did you know that cosmic rays can interfere with aircraft systems? Learn how scientists from ILL are working with Airbus Avionics to ensure safety in the air.
You may have heard pathology labs mentioned in crime shows, but what is plant pathology? Find out about the feuds between plant and pathogen that span millions of years.
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.
This is the story of how scientists created an image of the region around the black hole at the centre of our galaxy by combining many telescopes into one virtual telescope the size of the Earth.
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?
A whole new world: you may have heard of rocky planets, gas giants and ice giants, but what about water worlds? Learn about the discovery of an entirely new planet type.
Have you ever seen a blue cow? A blue apple? Or a blue tree? Blue is rare in nature, so why are some plants and animals blue?
Recent images from ESA's Mars Express mission show two ruptures in the martian crust that form part of a mighty canyon system.
Learn how fluorescence microscopy can illuminate our gut microbiome and its role in cancer.
The everyday science of fusion
What does particle physics have to do with aviation safety?
Plant pathology: plants can get sick too!
Information revolution: how ultra-short bursts of light could help us improve data storage
How global teamwork revealed the mystery at the heart of our galaxy
Clean energy for all: can sun and wind power our lives?
Hubble helps discover a new type of planet largely composed of water
Colour in nature: true blue
Mars Express peers into Mars’ ‘Grand Canyon’
Shedding light on the gut microbiome