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| Forensic entomology |
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A Whitaker, M Hall,
Catalyst:
Secondary Science Review,
2008, Vol 19, Issue 1,
pages 1-3.
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How insects are used to provide clues at crime scenes. |
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sub-topics: Biodiversity, Ecosystem ecology, energy, nutrient cycles, careers in science |
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| Keywords:
Insects, Entomology, Decomposition, Succession
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| Lucie Green - astronomer |
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L Green,
Catalyst:
Secondary Science Review,
2008, Vol 19, Issue 1,
pages 4-5.
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The life of an astronomer and broadcaster |
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sub-topics: nuclear fission, nuclear fusion, astronomy, solar system, careers in science, science in the media |
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Sun, Space, Astronomer, Astronomy
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| Fantastic plastic |
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A Macdonald,
Catalyst:
Secondary Science Review,
2008, Vol 19, Issue 1,
pages 6-8.
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Polymers (plastics) have many uses, everyday and advanced. |
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sub-topics: magnetic properties, optical properties, plastics and polymers, environmental and green chemistry, chemicals from oil |
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Polymer, Molecular structure, Material processing
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| Flying weightless |
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D Sang,
Catalyst:
Secondary Science Review,
2008, Vol 19, Issue 1,
pages 9-12.
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What does it mean to say that an astronaut is 'weightless'? |
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sub-topics: speed, velocity, acceleration, balanced and unbalanced forces, solar system, space travel |
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Gravity, Acceleration, Circular motion, Space travel
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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, technological developments, chemicals from living things, percentage yield and atom economy, industrial processes, testing theories |
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Drug, Reagent, Reaction, Toxicity, Synthesis
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| Careers in the pharmaceutical industry |
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V Wong,
Catalyst:
Secondary Science Review,
2008, Vol 19, Issue 1,
pages 16-18.
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Five young scientists describe their work in the pharmaceutical industry. |
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sub-topics: quantitative analysis (e.g. titrations), chemicals from living things, working together, careers in science |
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Drug, Toxicity, Chromatography, Regulation, Pharmacology
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| In the mountains - going up? |
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J Sutcliffe, D Sang,
Catalyst:
Secondary Science Review,
2008, Vol 19, Issue 1,
pages 19-21.
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How is the human body affected by low atmospheric pressure at high altitudes? |
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sub-topics: Blood, circulation, heart, Exercise, breathing, respiration, work, energy, power |
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Respiration, Human health, Atmospheric pressure, Football
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| Natural born healers |
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V Wong,
Catalyst:
Secondary Science Review,
2008, Vol 19, Issue 1,
page 22.
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Examples of some drugs derived from natural substances. |
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sub-topics: Biotechnology, industrial biology, food production, chemicals from living things, risks and benefits |
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| Keywords:
Drug, Chemical structure, Natural materials, Synthesis
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