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breakthrough: Volta Makes a Pile
breakthrough was a termly resource for teachers published between 1999 and 2001. Each edition highlighted a number of discoveries and inventions and the people who made them. This edition was published in January 1999. Each edition of breakthrough included feature articles and regular items such as profiles of key scientists, interviews with contemporary scientists and ideas for places to visit. The teachers’ page provided answers to questions and notes on practical activities. breakthrough was edited by Peter Ellis with contributions from a wide range of authors. [b]Contents[/b] * Cover Feature: Volta makes a pile * Pascal and atmospheric pressure * The Nobel winners: the NO story * A scientists answers: Professor Kay Davies * Profile: J. A. R. Newlands - forgotten formulator of the periodic table * Visiting science: Isaac Newton at home * The teachers’ page
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