Fast Cars and Cheese - The Eton College Design Trip 2025

Fast cars, cheese, and cutting-edge design. The Eton College 2025 Design trip to Italy blended roaring engines with rich tradition. From Ferrari and Ducati to Parmigiano Reggiano, students explored engineering, culture, and craftsmanship at its finest.

Vacuum tubes and computing

Andrew Jia In the modern world, vacuum tubes see use in a very limited range of applications and may be regarded as obsolete technology. However, they have played an important role in computing history. The first vacuum tube device was conceived in 1904 by John Fleming and took the form

Formula 1: Science and Technology in Pole Position

F1 is more than just a race - it’s a showcase of engineering brilliance. With turbocharged V6s, energy recovery systems, and state-of-the-art aerodynamics, teams battle for every fraction of a second. Explore the tech behind the world's fastest sport and how it fuels innovation beyond the track.

Einstein's Field Equations

Einstein's Field Equations are among the most famous equations in all of physics, and yet what do they describe, and how do they work?

A Revolution in Neuroprosthetics: Restoring Touch with a Brain-Controlled Bionic Hand

Discover how a group of researchers in Sweden are pioneering the world's first bionic limb that can sense touch

Closing the Lab

The End of British Science Week A Note From AZB British Science Week: Celebrating Discovery, Innovation, and Future Scientists Every year, British Science Week (this year running from 7th – 16th March… yes, slightly longer than a week…) brings together schools, communities, and scientists across the UK to celebrate the incredible

The Science Behind Carbon Capture

Can carbon capture save the planet, or is it just another costly distraction? Methods like post-combustion capture and direct air capture aim to reduce atmospheric CO2 levels. However, concerns about cost, energy use, and effectiveness raise questions about its role in fighting climate change.

A Week of Science and Discovery

You're receiving this email because you are affiliated with Eton College. (Best viewed on the website) We as EtonSTEM are delighted to announce that it is the start of British Science Week, which is a ten-day celebration for anything and everything STEM. Throughout the week, we’ll be

Bouncy Eggs: Day 3 of British Science Week!

Reminder of This Year's Theme: Adapt and Change We are midway through British Science Week, so it's a great time to remind you to observe how STEM shapes the world around us. With the rapid development of technology, it is important to know how to adapt

Bouncy Eggs: Day 3 of British Science Week

Reminder of This Year's Theme: Adapt and Change We are midway through British Science Week, so it's a great time to remind you to observe how STEM shapes the world around us. With the rapid development of technology, it is important to know how to adapt

The Resurrection of Woolly Mammoths!? Day 2 of British Science Week

You're receiving this email because you are affiliated with Eton College. (Best viewed on the website) Welcome to Day 2 of British Science Week, and today's main focus is biology. We will observe how biology shapes the world around us, and what crazy things scientists are

The Microbiome

Take a brief dive into the microbial populations within our bodies several orders of magnitude larger than that of humans on Earth, and the critical functions these microbes play in our health