Physics teachers in secondary schools usually mention the world's largest particle physics laboratory--CERN (European Organization for Nuclear Research)--only because of the enormous size of the accelerators and detectors used there, the number of scientists involved in their activities and also the necessary international scientific…

Discusses the nature of physics by examining what physicists do in relation to what mathematicians, chemists, and biologists do. Also discusses the future of physics and physics education, focusing on four frontiers waiting for a breakthrough. These include high energy, many degrees of freedom, life, and zero-time frontiers. (JN)

Discusses the origins and development of rockets mainly from the perspective of warfare. Includes some early enthusiasts, such as Congreve, Tsiolkovosky, Goddard, and Oberth. Describes developments from World War II, and during satellite development. (YP)

Suggests activities that could be incorporated into a study and actual viewing of a total solar eclipse, including student involvement in real research projects. Lists related websites. (Author/WRM)

A research astronomer outlines a typical day's work, describes the conventional route to become a research scientist, and discusses the kind of research done and some areas of expertise needed to accomplish the research (reading skills, computing, photography, electronics, cyrogenics, literary skills, verbal skills, and detective skills) among…

Describes changes in scientific research methods that have been brought about by the use of computers. Presents an example of the falling of a body in a fluid to show students how computers can be used to experiment with mathematical models and to automate experiments. Contains 11 references. (Author/WRM)