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How do physicists study very small objects (like molecules, atoms, and subatomic particles) and very large objects (such as galaxies) that cannot be directly observed or measured?
Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
A real-life version of proton torpedoes, popularized in Star Wars, offer an alternative to radiotherapy for the treatment of cancer.
Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
Did you know that carbon dioxide dissolves in bodies of water and affects the ocean? Explore the effect of carbon dioxide on ocean chemistry with these practical activities.
Ages: 11-14, 16-19, 14-16;
Capturing the moment: to use artificial photosynthesis to produce clean energy, we need to better understand it first. Learn about how X-ray free-electron lasers can help.
Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
Build your own virtual particle accelerator with the aid of the acceleratAR app and gain a hands-on, immersive understanding of how these machines work.
Ages: 16-19;
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;
Not just melting ice: a simple experiment demonstrates how thermal expansion contributes to rising sea levels as one of the consequences of climate change.
Ages: 11-14, 14-16;
Helium: gas of awe, wonder, and worry. Is it time to give this noble gas the respect it deserves?
Ages: 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
How can air hold the water in an upturned glass? Why does water stay in a bottle with a hole in its base? Find out with these entertaining experiments.
Ages: <11, 11-14, 14-16;
Explore electromagnetic induction and of one of its well-known applications – the induction hob – with these hands-on activities.
Ages: 16-19;
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Exploring the universe: from very small to very large
Topics: Astronomy / space, Physics
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Death Star or cancer tumour: proton torpedoes reach the target
Topics: Engineering, Health, Physics, Science and society, Careers in STEM
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An ocean in the school lab: carbon dioxide at sea
Topics: Earth science, General science, Physics, Science and society, Chemistry
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Plant solar power: unlocking the secrets of photosynthesis with X-ray free-electron lasers
Topics: Biology, Physics, News from the EIROs, Science and society
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Build your own virtual accelerator
Topics: Engineering, Physics
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The physics of Star Wars: introducing accelerator science
Topics: Engineering, Physics, Science and society, Careers in STEM
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An ocean in the school lab: rising sea levels
Topics: Earth science, Science and society, Physics
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Elements in focus: helium
Topics: Physics, Chemistry, Earth science, Science and society
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Fantastic feats: experimenting with water
Topics: Physics
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Faraday’s law of induction: from classroom to kitchen
Topics: Physics, Engineering
