Selling Science Short A Catalyst article about a group of young
scientists testing scientific claims in advertising. The group
thought many claims sounded implausible. They decided to hunt
for the scientific evidence behind them and challenge the
manufacturers to explain how the products work. The article
outlines the investigations undertaken and the manufacturers'
responses when challenged. This article is from Catalyst:
Secondary Science Review 2008, Volume 19, Issue 2. Catalyst is a
science magazine for students aged 14-19 years. Annual
subscriptions to print copies of the magazine can be purchased
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