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| Molecules from the past |
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L Cramp, F Gill,
Catalyst:
Secondary Science Review,
2010, Vol 20, Issue 3,
pages 1-4.
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Analysing molecular residues in ancient objects reveals how people and animals once lived. |
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sub-topics: atoms and atomic structure, qualitative analysis (e.g. testing for ions and flame tests), instrumental analysis, representing and interpreting data |
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analysis, chromatography, mass spectroscopy, archaeology
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| When the drugs don't work |
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H Fry,
Catalyst:
Secondary Science Review,
2010, Vol 20, Issue 3,
pages 5-6.
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Why are there many anti-bacterial drugs but few antivirals? |
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sub-topics: Biochemistry, Infectious diseases, chemicals from living things, risks and benefits |
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bacteria, viruses, antibiotics, antivirals
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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, Control mechanisms, Infectious diseases, devising theories, testing theories, careers in science |
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malaria, parasite, drug treatment, testing hypothesis, Africa
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| Small wonders - the invention of microscopy |
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F Henderson,
Catalyst:
Secondary Science Review,
2010, Vol 20, Issue 3,
pages 9-13.
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Early microscopists, including Leeuwenhoek, Hooke and Swammerdam |
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sub-topics: Structure, Infectious diseases, making measurements, devising theories, publication and peer review, light |
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microscope, cell, flea, magnification, lens
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| Solar cells |
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R Bose, J Ben Browne,
Catalyst:
Secondary Science Review,
2010, Vol 20, Issue 3,
pages 14-16.
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Devising better, more energy-efficient solar cells |
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sub-topics: energy resources, conservation, efficiency, generating electricity, environmental impact, electromagnetic spectrum, magnetic properties |
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photovoltaics, solar cells, energy efficiency, semiconductors, sunlight, absorption
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| LEDs - lighting up a brighter future |
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M Moram,
Catalyst:
Secondary Science Review,
2010, Vol 20, Issue 3,
pages 17-19.
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Devising better, more energy-efficient LEDs |
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sub-topics: energy resources, conservation, efficiency, generating electricity, environmental impact, electromagnetic spectrum, light |
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LEDs, diodes, semiconductors, energy efficiency, spectrum, eyesight
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| Encounters with aliens - invasive species |
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H Roy,
Catalyst:
Secondary Science Review,
2010, Vol 20, Issue 3,
pages 20-22.
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Harlequin ladybirds are just one invasive species that has spread through western Europe |
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sub-topics: Biodiversity, Adaptation, Ecosystem ecology, energy, nutrient cycles, data and its limitations, working together |
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biodiversity, invasive species, alien species, ladybirds, survey
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