In this episode of SciLux, we have a closer look at lunar water with Dr. Veneranda López Días from the Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST). We explore the parallels between the water cycles on Earth and the Moon, the various forms in which water exists on the lunar surface, and the scientific methods used to detect and analyse it.

Discover the intriguing theories about how water migrates on the Moon, the potential for future lunar missions, and the technological advancements required to extract and utilise this precious resource. From thermal extraction techniques to the challenges of conducting in situ analysis, this episode offers a comprehensive look at the current state of lunar water research and its implications for future space exploration.

USEFUL LINKS

About Dr. Veneranda López Días on Research Gate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Veneranda-Lopez-Dias
Dr. López Días on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/veneranda-l%C3%B3pez-d%C3%ADas-b4b26b96/
PITMS: https://nssdc.gsfc.nasa.gov/nmc/experiment/display.action?id=PEREGRN-1-05
PROSPECT mission: https://www.esa.int/ESA_Multimedia/Images/2020/10/What_is_Prospect

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- Mass Spectrometry and Unknown Chemicals with Emma Schymanski: https://scilux.buzzsprout.com/1412332/episodes/10331298-episode-18-prof-dr-emma-schymanski-lcsb-unknown-chemicals

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In today's episode of Scilux, we look at music performance and education in Luxembourg. Joined by Eva Klein from In Tune (the Philharmonie Luxembourg podcast) and our guest, Luc Nijs, Associate Professor in early childhood music education, we explore the intersection of technology and traditional music practices. Discover the importance of physical preparation for musicians and the fascinating ways in which digital tools and wearable devices can change the musical landscape and feed creativity.

USEFUL LINKS

In Tune podcast - https://play.rtl.lu/shows/en/in-tune-philharmonie/episodes
More about Luc Nijs - https://www.lucnijs.be
More about the IAS Audacity projects - https://www.uni.lu/research-en/ias/funded-projects/audacity/

Time to learn more about solar energy with an exceptional guide: Professor Phillip Dale, Head of the Laboratory for Energy Materials at the University of Luxembourg. Discover the photovoltaic technology, from the basics of solar cells to advanced research on tandem solar cells and light concentration methods. Philip explains the science behind solar energy in an engaging and accessible manner, making complex concepts easy to grasp.

Moreover, this episodes also gives you a chance to explore the challenges of social acceptance of solar panels and the innovative efforts to integrate them into urban landscapes seamlessly. Learn about the exciting collaboration with Professor Catherine Jones to assess public opinion on coloured and patterned photovoltaic panels.

USEFUL LINKS

Professor Philip Dale: https://www.uni.lu/fstm-en/people/phillip-dale/

The lab: https://pace.uni.lu/phillip-dale/

Participate in the survey: https://solarzukunft.uni.lu/

This time we look at European and comparative labour law with Luca Ratti, Associate Professor at the University of Luxembourg. Luca shares his journey of making labour law engaging for students and discusses his research on minimum wages and European social citizenship. Additionally, Luca provides insights into the right to disconnect, a topic that has gained prominence in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

SHOW NOTES

About Luca Ratti: https://www.uni.lu/fdef-en/people/luca-ratti/

Students about Luca Ratti: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8tMNQQ5YDH8

Guiding Principles on Implementing Workers' Right to Disconnect: https://www.europeanlawinstitute.eu/projects-publications/publications/eli-guiding-principles-on-implementing-workers-right-to-disconnect/

European Law Institute: https://www.europeanlawinstitute.eu

Directive 2022 on Adequate Minimum Wages:
https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A32022L2041

This very special episode includes fragments of biology podcasts made by students at Lycée Aline Mayrisch during an FNR-funded project.

During the Project Week at school, the students visited the Musée de l’Homme in Paris where they got inspiration and information about one of the chosen subjects: brain development, feelings, neurological diseases and art.

We really couldn’t be prouder of the results and would like to thank Carol Lunkes, the biology teacher who coordinated the project as well as Judith Reicherzer who helped out at various stages – including a great presentation about journalism! Last but not least, big thanks to Mattia Rheim, our technician and our external reviewer.

USEFUL LINKS

Lycée Aline Mayrisch - https://www.laml.lu/en/
FNR - https://www.fnr.lu/

Many factors can influence the way we feel the passage of time. And it seems we can also alter it using extended reality. Listen to Dr. Jean Botev and Sahar Niknam (University of Luxembourg) and Prof. Argiro Vatakis (Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences), the researchers who are developing VR/AR solutions to change our time perception. In this episode you will even get some tips on how to speed up or slow down your time perception - look for the answer to the pub quiz question.

SHOW NOTES

About the ChronoPilot project: https://www.chronopilot.eu/
VR/AR Lab at the University of Luxembourg: https://vrarlab.uni.lu/
About Prof. Argiro Vatakis and her lab: https://argirovatakis.com
More about FET Open projects: https://cordis.europa.eu/programme/id/H2020-EU.1.2.1.

In our recent discussions with physicists we have often ended up discussing beauty. Wikipedia says that beauty is a feature that makes objects pleasurable to perceive. And what does prof. Alex Tkatchenko think?

Prof. Alex Tkatchenko (University of Luxembourg), who is a chemical physicist, not only took the time to tell us what is beautiful in physics and chemistry, but also focused on his research interests such as dark energy, drug development and protein folding. A truly enjoyable episode for people who like science!

USEFUL LINKS

About Alex Tkatchenko - https://www.uni.lu/fstm-en/people/alexandre-tkatchenko/
Theoretical Chemical Group at the University of Luxembourg - https://www.uni.lu/fstm-en/research-groups/theoretical-chemical-physics/

In this episode of SciLux, we talk about climate science and policy with Dr. Andrew Ferrone, a physical climatologist and the head of the Meteorological Department at the Administration of Technical Agricultural Services in Luxembourg. Andrew shares his expertise and insights into the evolving field of climatology, the significant role of greenhouse gases, and the critical importance of reaching net-zero CO2 emissions to stabilise our climate.

We explore the profound changes in climatology over the years and the increasing involvement of various disciplines in climate studies. Andrew also discusses the dramatic increase in extreme weather events and their attribution to climate change, highlighting recent examples such as the flooding in Dubai and Luxembourg.

USEFUL LINKS

Andrew Ferrone’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewferrone
World Meteorological Organisation: https://public.wmo.int/en
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change: https://www.ipcc.ch/
European State of the Climate Report: https://climate.copernicus.eu/ESOTC