Educational resources featuring the ILL
In Science in School
Neutrons elucidate the mysteries of photosynthesis
Science in School x ILL
Ages: 11-19
Topics:
Biology, Chemistry, Earth science, News from the EIROs, Physics, Sustainability
Keywords: Neutrons, Photosynthesis, Protein structure, Science and society, Sustainability
Invisible soap, heavy water and a research reactor come together to provide enlightening insights into how plants and bacteria turn light into food. [Read more]
Neutron science: a quantum story
Science in School x ILL
Ages: 16-19
Topics: Engineering, News from the EIROs, Physics
Keywords: Electricity, Magnetism, Materials, Minerals, Neutrons, Particle physics, Quantum computing
How tiny quantum particles dig into the mysteries of future materials. [Read more]
Neutrons for the quantum technologies of the future: investigating layered perovskites
Science in School x ILL (adapted from an ILL News article )
Ages: 16-19
Topics: Chemistry, Engineering, General science, News from the EIROs, Physics, Science and society, Sustainability
Keywords: Electricity, Magnetism, Materials, Minerals, Neutrons, Particle physics, Quantum computing
How do scientists develop new materials for the computers of the future? Discover the rare magneto-electric properties of layered perovskites. [Read more]
Pea-based foams for a greener cappuccino
Science in School x ILL (adapted from an ILL News article )
Ages: 14-19
Topics: Biology, Careers in STEM, Chemistry, Engineering, Health, News from the EIROs, Physics, Science and society, Sustainability
Keywords: Foams, Food technology, Gases, Liquids, Plant milk, Proteins
Peas please: discover how scientists are investigating pea-based ‘milk’ foams for delicious, environmentally friendly, plant-based cappuccinos! [Read more]
Slow and steady wins the race: an exciting new material for long-acting medicines
Science in School x ILL (adapted from an ILL News article )
Ages: 14-19
Topics: Biology, Chemistry, Health, News from the EIROs, Physics, Science and society
Keywords: Biomolecules, Drug development, HIV, Hydrogels, Medicine, Neutrons, Peptides, Polymers
Researchers have developed a molecular delivery system for continuous release of an anti-HIV medicine... [Read more]