Catalyst Magazine

Catalyst Magazine is a science journal for young people aged 14-19 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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The bizarre world of high pressure chemistry

This Catalyst article investigates high pressure chemistry and discovers that, when put under extreme pressure, the properties of a material may change dramatically.

This article is from Catalyst: Secondary Science Review 2016, Volume 27, Issue 1.

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Insulating ice cream: how to make Baked Alaska

This Catalyst article shows how to make Baked Alaska ice cream. Baked Alaska consists of frozen ice cream and hot meringue and pastry. It helps to understand about thermal conductivity to make this delicious dessert.

This article is from Catalyst: Secondary Science Review 2016, Volume 27, Issue 1.

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The riddle of restless rocks

This Catalyst article questions how heavy rocks can slide across a dry lake bed. The author introduces some theories to explain this phenomenon. 

This article is from Catalyst: Secondary Science Review 2016, Volume 27, Issue 1.

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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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