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| Memories are made of this? |
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C Bodo,
Catalyst:
Secondary Science Review,
2010, Vol 20, Issue 4,
pages 18-20.
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Scientists investigate the basis of memory using lab animals; this can lead to insights into human memory, and treatments for people suffering deteriorating memory. |
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making measurements, Biochemistry, devising theories, testing theories, Control mechanisms |
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memory, hippocampus, neuron, brain, laboratory animals
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| How science works in Africa |
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A Shaha,
Catalyst:
Secondary Science Review,
2010, Vol 20, Issue 3,
pages 7-8.
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Alexis Nzila is a Kenyan scientist searching for better treatments for malaria. |
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sub-topics:
Biochemistry, devising theories, testing theories, Control mechanisms, careers in science, Infectious diseases |
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malaria, parasite, drug treatment, testing hypothesis, Africa
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| Fishing for clues |
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C Parkin,
Catalyst:
Secondary Science Review,
2009, Vol 20, Issue 2,
pages 6-8.
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Using zebrafish as a model for human disease |
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sub-topics:
Blood, circulation, heart, testing theories, Control mechanisms, Genes, DNA |
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zebrafish, genetics, development, model systems
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| Hooke's law of springs |
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D Sang,
Catalyst:
Secondary Science Review,
2009, Vol 20, Issue 2,
pages 9-12.
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How Hooke published his results on the law of springs |
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sub-topics:
making measurements, balanced and unbalanced forces, testing theories, publication and peer review, mechanical properties (forces) |
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spring, elasticity, priority, publishing, Hooke's law
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| A love letter to science |
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A Shaha,
Catalyst:
Secondary Science Review,
2009, Vol 20, Issue 2,
pages 16-17.
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Alom Shaha's film gives a variety of reasons for studying science |
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sub-topics:
devising theories, testing theories, working together, careers in science, risks and benefits, regulating science |
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scientists, technology, responsibility, truth
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| Ignaz Semmelweis: Saviour of mothers |
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J Hammacott,
Catalyst:
Secondary Science Review,
2009, Vol 20, Issue 1,
pages 4-5.
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The discovery of puerperal fever |
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sub-topics:
representing and interpreting data, devising theories, testing theories, Reproduction, Infectious diseases |
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infectious disease, theory, testing, childbirth
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| Celebrating Darwin |
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K Edwards,
Catalyst:
Secondary Science Review,
2009, Vol 19, Issue 4,
pages 1-3.
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An outline of the life and work of Charles Darwin |
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sub-topics:
devising theories, testing theories, publication and peer review, Evolution, Biodiversity |
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| Keywords:
mutation, evolutionary tree, natural selection, Darwin
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| The Socotra archipelago |
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J Stacey,
Catalyst:
Secondary Science Review,
2009, Vol 19, Issue 4,
pages 6-8.
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The Socotra islands are a natural 'laboratory' where ideas about evolution can be tested. |
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sub-topics:
devising theories, testing theories, environmental impact, Biodiversity, Adaptation, Ecosystem ecology, energy, nutrient cycles |
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| Keywords:
biodiversity, endemic species, selection pressure, Darwin
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| Charles Darwin at Down House |
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G Skinner,
Catalyst:
Secondary Science Review,
2009, Vol 19, Issue 4,
pages 9-14.
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A day in the life of Charles Darwin at his home in Kent |
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sub-topics:
making measurements, devising theories, testing theories, publication and peer review, Evolution |
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| Keywords:
experiment, communication, publication, theorising, Darwin
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| Darwin's digital children |
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P Bentley,
Catalyst:
Secondary Science Review,
2009, Vol 19, Issue 4,
pages 15-17.
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Using computer models which use natural selection to evolve new products |
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sub-topics:
devising theories, testing theories, publication and peer review, Biodiversity, Adaptation |
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| Keywords:
evolution, natural selection, mutation, self-replication, Darwin
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| H2O: hot ice and the mysteries of water |
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P Ball,
Catalyst:
Secondary Science Review,
2009, Vol 19, Issue 4,
pages 18-21.
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Some unusual features of the way water behaves when it is frozen |
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sub-topics:
testing theories, states of matter (solid, liquid, gas), publication and peer review, science in the media, risks and benefits |
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| Keywords:
hydrogen bon, phase, heat capacity, pathological science
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| Beagle voyage |
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D Sang,
Catalyst:
Secondary Science Review,
2009, Vol 19, Issue 4,
page 24.
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Darwin's travels on the Beagle gave him ideas about evolution |
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sub-topics:
devising theories, testing theories, working together, publication and peer review, Evolution |
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| Keywords:
evolution, Darwin, Beagle, Darwin
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| Process Chemistry |
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A Steven,
Catalyst:
Secondary Science Review,
2008, Vol 19, Issue 1,
pages 13-15.
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Process chemists work in the pharamceutical industry, devising methods of making new drugs. |
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sub-topics:
rates of reaction, testing theories, technological developments, chemicals from living things, percentage yield and atom economy, industrial processes |
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| Keywords:
Drug, Reagent, Reaction, Toxicity, Synthesis
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| Cool Chemistry |
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E Wolff,
Catalyst:
Secondary Science Review,
2008, Vol 18, Issue 4,
pages 4-5.
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The work of a scientist from the British Antarctic Survey, gathering data about climate change. |
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sub-topics:
testing theories, working together, careers in science, environmental impact, instrumental analysis, environmental and green chemistry |
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| Keywords:
Climate change, Geology, Microchemistry
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| To sleep … perchance to dream |
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A Skinner,
Catalyst:
Secondary Science Review,
2008, Vol 18, Issue 4,
pages 6-8.
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We can study the electrical activity of the brain during slep. But why do we sleep? Nobody really knows! |
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sub-topics:
representing and interpreting data, Exercise, breathing, respiration, devising theories, testing theories, Control mechanisms |
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| Keywords:
Sleep, Brain activity, Scientific theory, Falsifiable
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| Ancient air in an Antarctic ice core |
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E Wolff,
Catalyst:
Secondary Science Review,
2008, Vol 18, Issue 4,
pages 9-12.
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Ice cores from Antarctica contain air bubbles which record the changing atmospherre. This evidence is vital in understanding how our climate is changing. |
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sub-topics:
making measurements, testing theories, environmental impact, instrumental analysis, environmental and green chemistry |
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| Keywords:
Climate change, Chemical analysis, Testing theories, Environmental chemistry
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| Earth's early atmosphere |
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D Catling,
Catalyst:
Secondary Science Review,
2008, Vol 18, Issue 4,
pages 16-18.
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By studying ancient rocks and sediments, we can deduce how the Earth's atmosphere has changed over billions of years. There used to be much less oxygen than today. |
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sub-topics:
oxidation, reduction, the reactivity series, testing theories, quantitative analysis (e.g. titrations), environmental and green chemistry, chemicals from rocks, astronomy |
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| Keywords:
Earth's atmosphere, Oxidation, Reduction
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| Probiotics, prebiotics |
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B Rastall,
Catalyst:
Secondary Science Review,
2008, Vol 18, Issue 4,
pages 19-21.
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The human gut hosts many microbes, mainly bacteria. What role do they play, and can we change our diet to encourage 'good bacteria'? |
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sub-topics:
Nutrition, diet, digestion, testing theories, Control mechanisms, Biotechnology, industrial biology, food production, regulating science, technological developments |
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| Keywords:
Digestion, Bacteria, Ecosystem, Probiotics, Prebiotics
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| Do mobile phone sugnals harm our health? |
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S Eltiti,
Catalyst:
Secondary Science Review,
2008, Vol 18, Issue 3,
pages 4-6.
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Some people believe that their health is affected by mobile phone radiation. How can we test this idea? |
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sub-topics:
testing theories, risks and benefits, wave properties, electromagnetic spectrum |
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| Keywords:
Mobile phones, Electromagnetic radiation, Research design, Testing
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| Battle of the barnacles |
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G Skinner,
Catalyst:
Secondary Science Review,
2008, Vol 18, Issue 3,
pages 9-12e.
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Biologists look for patterns in the distribution of barnacle species on the sea shore, and seek to interpret them. |
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sub-topics:
representing and interpreting data, testing theories, Biodiversity, Adaptation, Ecosystem ecology, energy, nutrient cycles, Human impact on Planet Earth |
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| Keywords:
Molluscs, Competition, Experimental ecology, Surveying, Rocky shore
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| Exploration geology - careers |
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H Prichard,
Catalyst:
GCSE Science Review,
2007, Vol 17, Issue 4,
pages 4-5.
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| Summary:
Careers in geological exploration |
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| Relevant
sub-topics:
devising theories, testing theories, careers in science, environmental impact, chemicals from rocks |
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| Keywords:
geology, careers, rocks, exploration, responsibility
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| CERN, Geneva |
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N Collins,
Catalyst:
GCSE Science Review,
2007, Vol 17, Issue 4,
page 11.
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| Summary:
A visit to CERN, the particle physics lab |
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| Relevant
sub-topics:
testing theories, working together, atomic structure, isotopes |
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| Keywords:
particle physics, accelerator, visit
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| Grid computing |
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N Collins,
Catalyst:
GCSE Science Review,
2007, Vol 17, Issue 4,
page 22.
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| Summary:
Using computers to crunch data from CERN |
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sub-topics:
testing theories, working together, atomic structure, isotopes |
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| Keywords:
computing, CERN, grid, collaboration
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| Down House |
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P Seaton,
Catalyst:
GCSE Science Review,
2007, Vol 17, Issue 3,
page 11.
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| Summary:
The home of Charles Darwin |
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sub-topics:
devising theories, testing theories, publication and peer review, Evolution |
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| Keywords:
evolution, Darwin, classification, publication
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| Physics connections |
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C Tracy,
Catalyst:
GCSE Science Review,
2006, Vol 16, Issue 4,
pages 14-16.
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2005 was the International Year of Physics — also known as Einstein Year. In the century since Einstein’s “annus mirabilis” there has been a revolution in the study of physics. Explore the links between some of the architects of this revolution. |
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sub-topics:
devising theories, testing theories, working together, atomic structure, isotopes, astronomy |
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Gravity, Alpha particle scattering, Nuclear fission
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| Predator and prey - try this |
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N Collins,
Catalyst:
GCSE Science Review,
2006, Vol 16, Issue 4,
page 17.
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Experimenting with waterboatmen |
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sub-topics:
making measurements, devising theories, testing theories, Ecosystem ecology, energy, nutrient cycles |
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| Keywords:
predator, prey, predation, observation
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| Gertrude B. Elion |
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J Taylor,
Catalyst:
GCSE Science Review,
2006, Vol 16, Issue 3,
pages 20-21.
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The work of a pioneer in anti-viral drugs |
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sub-topics:
Biochemistry, devising theories, testing theories, careers in science, Infectious diseases, chemicals from living things |
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| Keywords:
infectious diseases, anti-viral, bacteria, purines, careers, nucleic acids
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| Albert Einstein |
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D Sang,
Catalyst:
GCSE Science Review,
2005, Vol 16, Issue 1,
pages 20-21.
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The life and ideas of Albert Einstein |
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sub-topics:
speed, velocity, acceleration, devising theories, testing theories, publication and peer review, ethical issues, astronomy |
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| Keywords:
Einstein, relativity, brownian motion, photoelectric effect, nuclear weapons
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| John Snow |
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J Taylor,
Catalyst:
GCSE Science Review,
2005, Vol 15, Issue 3,
pages 20-21.
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How John Snow discovered the cause of cholera, and how to avoid it. |
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sub-topics:
devising theories, testing theories, publication and peer review, Infectious diseases |
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| Keywords:
infectious disease, cholera, medicine, contamination
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| Snooker balls, plum puddings and solar systems |
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M Follows,
Catalyst:
GCSE Science Review,
2003, Vol 14, Issue 2,
pages 8-10.
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People have long wondered about what matter is made of. Snooker balls, plum puddings and solar systems have all featured in descriptive models of atoms. Explore how people’s ideas about atomic structure have changed over the years |
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sub-topics:
devising theories, testing theories, atoms and atomic structure, atomic structure, isotopes, alpha, beta, gamma |
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| Keywords:
Atomic structure, Atomic particles
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