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Catalyst Magazine
Catalyst Magazine is a science journal for young people aged 14 to 19 and their educators. It brings STEM subjects to life with insights into cutting-edge scientific research and industry R&D exploring the practical applications of complex science in the world around us. Catalyst magazine is a digital only magazine, each edition is accompanied by Learning Notes that expand upon some of the content, providing opportunities to continue exploring the science, the careers and real world context. Recent editions can be found on its own website: https://catalyst-magazine.org/
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Philip Henry Gosse: brilliant naturalist, disastrous theologian
This Catalyst article introduces Henry Gosse, an expert naturalist. He devised an alternative explanation for the fossil record, but it failed to impress his peers.
This article is from Catalyst: Secondary Science Review 2016, Volume 27, Issue 1.
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The healing of the ozone layer
This Catalyst article investigates the healing of the ozone layer. The ozone layer in the upper atmosphere was damaged by CFCs, used in refrigeration. A ban on their use has allowed the layer to start recovering.
This article is from Catalyst: Secondary Science Review 2016, Volume 27, Issue 1.
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Microplastics and the oceans
This Catalyst article looks at microplastics. Microplastics are tiny particles of polymer used in many products, they have been found to be an environmental pollutant especially in oceans.
This article is from Catalyst: Secondary Science Review 2016, Volume 27, Issue 1.
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Raspberry invasion
This Catalyst article looks at how the spread of raspberry plants has an impact on environments it is not native to, the Galápagos Islands in particular. Many non-native plants are present on the Galápagos Islands, this article shows how a...