Work, energy, power
A collection of Catalyst articles about work, energy and, power
Would You Be a CLEVER Driver?
A Catalyst article about the CLEVER car, which has been designed to be a compact, energy-efficient car.
This article is from Catalyst: Secondary Science Review 2007, Volume 18, Issue 2.
Silent Flight
A Catalyst article describing how engineers have designed an aircraft which will produce much less noise as it approaches and leaves the airport.
This article is from Catalyst: Secondary Science Review 2008, Volume 18, Issue 3.
In the Mountains - Going Up?
This Catalyst article describes how the human body is affected by low atmospheric pressure at high altitudes.
This article is from Catalyst: Secondary Science Review 2008, Volume 19, Issue 1.
Mission to Mercury
A Catalyst article about BepiColombo, a spacecraft which will visit Mercury, powered by a revolutionary new rocket engine technology using ion engines and using a slingshot manoeuvre to accelerate it.
This article is from Catalyst: GCSE Science Review 2010, Volume 20, Issue 4.
Drilling Down/At Sea with Chikyu
A Catalyst article about Chikyu, a Japanese drilling ship capable of boring through the Earth's crust.
This article is from Catalyst: GCSE Science Review 2011, Volume 21, Issue 3.
From Earth to Mars
This Catalyst article describes how a manned trip to Mars and back would be very demanding, both technologically and for the people involved.
This article is from Catalyst: Secondary Science Review 2011, Volume 22, Issue 2.
Building a White Water Canoe Course
This Catalyst article explores the processes undertaken during the construction of a white water canoe course for the Olympic Games which requires a huge range of practical skills, but also great science skills too.
The article is from Catalyst: Secondary Science Review 2012, Volume 22, Issue 4.
Pedal Power
This Catalyst article explores how cyclists can use physics to explain certain limitations to their performance.
The article is from Catalyst: Secondary Science Review 2012, Volume 22, Issue 4.