Rafael Bachiller is an astronomer and Director of the Spanish National Astronomical Observatory and the Royal Observatory of Madrid, both part of the National Geographic Institute of Spain (IGN). His research focuses on star formation, planetary nebulae and the interstellar medium. He has also gained...
Europe is entering a period of noteworthy astronomical events: three major solar eclipses in three consecutive years (2026, 2027, and 2028.) Each event offers unique viewing opportunities across the continent, from totality over Spain to an annular “ring of fire” visible from Portugal and beyond....
SCIENCE POP-UP by GSI/FAIR becomes a permanent place to go for science enthusiasts in the inner city of Darmstadt 28.01.2026 | What started as a temporary project will now become a permanent inner-city institution in Darmstadt for the next two years: The SCIENCE POP-UP project, an...
Author: Dina Izadi By combining art and science, we can create powerful learning experiences that foster curiosity, understanding, and appreciation for the world around us. In the early 1920s, Niels Bohr was struggling to reimagine the structure of matter. Previous generations of physicists had thought...
A report from Lorenzo Unich, PONYS (Physics and Optics Naples Young Students) As young scientists we are often challenged to destroy what our certainties and beliefs are, even if they’re very rooted. On many occasions we have to completely change the point of view on...
Art an Amazing Fact in Science Integrating art and imaginative methods into science education can enhance conceptual understanding in a variety of ways. Creative activities can spark curiosity and wonder and lead to deeper exploration of science topics that reveal students’ understanding beyond traditional tests....
In 2024, the European Physical Society released a calendar of inspiring physicists. Gina Gunaratnam, EPS communication coordinator and initator of this project, interviewed Gražina Tautvaišienė, president of the Lithuanian Physical Society. Professor Tautvaišienė works as an astrophysicist at the Vilnius University (VU) and is also...