Details on how it is possible to visualise the invisible particles of cosmic rays are given with the aim to get students acquainted with radiation. This is just one of the uses of the Medipix/Timepix family of detectors developed for fundamental research experiments at CERN. Details on many other applications spanning from medicine to art authentication are also provided.

Super-conductivity is brought to the general public by emphasizing one of the most amazing applications: levitating trains like the Maglev in Shanghai. Article written by a witness of the discovery of high-temperature superconductors.

CERN and NASA join forces in exploring the secrets of the universe, a challenging endeavour that results in practical benefits for society such as, for example, development of novel materials.