Catalyst Volume 25 Issue 1

This issue of Catalyst contains the following articles:

Palaeontology Goes Hi-Tech

Scientists use radiation from across the electromagnetic spectrum to learn more about a fossil dinosaur.

Stephanie Kwolek - Polymer Chemist

Stephanie Kwolek invented the tough polymer Kevlar, used in protective clothing.

Chemistry and Paint

Paint has been developed and used for thousands of years, allowing artists an increasing range of colours and textures.

Brighton Goes Solar

Hundreds of solar panels have been installed by Brighton Energy Co-op on a roof at Shoreham Port.

The One-Footed Ape

Why are some footballers right-footed while others are left-footed? Why can some kick with both feet?

Neptune's Flowers

Seagrass meadows are an important environment in the Mediterranean and around Australia. They support diverse wildlife communities and act as carbon stores.

Water in the Oceans

Sea water, a solution of salt in water, has interesting properties which you can investigate at home.

Where Will Philae Land? Rosetta in Orbit

The Rosetta spacecraft is in orbit around a comet; the scientists controlling the Philae lander must choose a landing site.

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