- View more resources from this publisher
Gatsby Science Enhancement Programme
Tooltip
These resources have been reviewed and selected by STEM Learning’s team of education specialists for factual accuracy and relevance to teaching STEM subjects in UK schools.
Catalyst Volume 22 Issue 4: Full Magazine
This issue of Catalyst includes the following articles:
This Catalyst article looks at how exercise affects our immunity and susceptibility to infection. Recent research indicates that a person's level of physical activity affects their immune function, influencing their risk of respiratory tract infections such as a cold.
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.
This article explores how having a knowledge of physics can help cyclists to understand better the limits to their performance.
The Systems Physiology of Exercise
This Catalyst article looks at the effect exercise has on the body. Scientists hope to understand the mechanisms which limit 'exercise tolerance' which would contribute to enhanced performance for the sports person and to good health and to quality and length of life for everyone.
This Catalyst article looks at scuba diving, and how having a knowledge of physics is vital in helping divers to get out of dangerous situations.
This article explores electric transport which will be used to transport thousands of people during the Olympic Games, and thus needs to be energy-efficient and reliable.
This Catalyst article looks at metals and alloys which play an important role in construction at the Olympic site, both in sports equipment and in medals.
Catalyst is a science magazine for students aged 14-19 years. Annual subscriptions to print copies of the magazine can be purchased from Mindsets.
Show health and safety information
Please be aware that resources have been published on the website in the form that they were originally supplied. This means that procedures reflect general practice and standards applicable at the time resources were produced and cannot be assumed to be acceptable today. Website users are fully responsible for ensuring that any activity, including practical work, which they carry out is in accordance with current regulations related to health and safety and that an appropriate risk assessment has been carried out.
Downloads
Show downloads
Information on the permitted use of this resource is covered by the Category Three Content section in STEM Learning’s Terms and conditions.
