Catalyst Volume 16 Issue 4
This issue of Catalyst includes the following articles:
Life in the Balance?
Much of the Earth's biodiversity appears to be teetering on the brink of a man-made extinction crisis. Scientists have suggested that, unless urgent action is taken now, many species will disappear in the next 50 years. This article looks at some of the issues involved.
Cooler Times Ahead?
Scientists have found that the overturning circulation in the Atlantic Ocean, which maintains Europe’s moderate climate, was weaker in 2004 by 30% relative to earlier estimates. What does this mean and what impact could it have on Europe’s climate?
Venus Express
The European Space Agency (ESA) has sent the Venus Express spacecraft to explore the planet. What is to be gained by the visit?
Minerals and Rock Structure
The rock cycle is responsible for the formation of many different types of rocks and minerals. This article explores the formation of minerals, their composition and their internal structure.
Physics Connections
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. This article explores the links between some of the architects of this revolution.
Predator and Prey - Try This
This article looks at experimenting with waterboatmen.
Educational Psychology - Careers
This article explores careers in educational psychology.
Oceanographers
This article looks how scientists detect changes in the oceans.
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Life in the Balance?
A Catalyst article about Earth’s biodiversity much of which appears to be teetering on the brink of a man-made extinction crisis. Scientists have suggested that, unless urgent action is taken now, many species will disappear in the next 50 years. This article looks at some of the issues involved. This article is from Catalyst:…
Cooler Times Ahead?
A Catalyst article explaining how scientists have found that the overturning circulation in the Atlantic Ocean, which maintains Europe’s moderate climate, was weaker in 2004 by 30% relative to earlier estimates. What does this mean and what impact could it have on our climate? Scientists' research and their climate predictions…
Venus Express
A Catalyst article about the European Space Agency (ESA) which has sent the Venus Express spacecraft to explore Earth's cloudy neighbour. The purpose of the project, which is primarily to gather information about the atmosphere around Venus, is explained and is put into context with concerns about climate change on Earth. Also…
Minerals and Rock Structure
A Catalyst article about the rock cycle which is responsible for the formation of many different types of rocks and minerals. The article explores the formation of minerals, their chemical composition and internal structure together with the reason for mineral hardness. As silicates form a third of all known minerals the types of…
Physics Connections
A Catalyst article about the International Year of Physics, in 2005, also known as Einstein Year. In the century since Einstein’s “annus mirabilis”, when he developed his theory of relativity there has been a revolution in the study of physics. This article explores the links between some of the architects of this…
Predator and Prey - Try This
A Catalyst article about experimenting with waterboatmen and observing how they catch their prey. The equipment required for the activity is described. This article is from Catalyst: GCSE Science Review 2006, Volume 16, Issue 4. Catalyst is a science magazine for students aged 14-19 years. Annual subscriptions to print copies…
Educational Psychology - Careers
A Catalyst article about careers in educational psychology. For students of psychology there are a range of career options; this article looks at the role of an educational psychologist and a typical working day. This article is from Catalyst: GCSE Science Review 2006, Volume 16, Issue 4. Catalyst is a science magazine for…
Oceanographers
This Catalyst article describes the work of scientists detecting changes in the oceans. The working lives of three oceanographic scientists who are investigating the Gulf Stream are examined, as is the requirement for them to work closely with experts in other fields, such as: engineers, software developers and mathematicians. This…
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