Simple activities are described which use paper clips and straws or a board to demonstrate the properties of the lever. (BB)

This article describes how a gas chromatograph may be used to determine the amount of carbon dioxide in exhaled air. The experiment has been used as part of a demonstration exercise at a local science fair and proved of interest to all age groups. (Author/BB)

Discusses the use of laser spectroscopy in determining the presence of specific gaseous constituents. Three of currently used modes for laser detection of pollution are reviewed; (1) long-path measurements; (2) laser raman (differential absorption) measurements; and (3) optoacoustic detection. (HM)

Describes a currently used picosecond spectroscopy system capable of reliably recording picosecond events. Two areas of picosecond research are discussed: one concerns the interaction of electrons in fluids; the second, the primary events in vision. (Author/HM)

Describes the various attempts, efforts and experiments that were carried out by the leading investigators in the field in their search for electromagnetic induction phenomena. (GA)

The mixing of sediments by organisms (bioturbation) is discussed. Research techniques are discussed and data on Atlantic bioturbation rates are provided. (CP)

The use of the earthworm as a laboratory animal for studying the effect of starvation on nitrogen metabolism is discussed. Simple techniques and methods are presented allowing in vivo physiological responses to be compared with changes in the enzyme potential of gut tissue. (Author/MA)

Reports an experiment demonstrating the existence of the oscillatory phenomenon in the manganese +2 catalyzed reaction between citric acid and potassium bromate. (SL)

Reports a qualitative experiment on the contraction of gases which has dramatic appeal to arouse student curiosity. (SL)

Reports on an organic chemistry laboratory experiment of the bromination and nitration of benzene to illustrate the nature of electrophilic aromatic substitution reactions. (SL)

Presents a criminalistics laboratory experiment of benzidine rearrangement and the detection of trace quantities of blood which does not utilize carcinogens. (SL)

Reports on the use of demonstration/experiment using silver ions in water purification. (SL)

Describes an advanced physical or inorganic chemistry experiment in determining the rate law of chemical reactions which demonstrates unusual behavior of k-obs. (SL)

Describes an introductory photochemistry experiment using the ohotohydration of pyridine in aqueous solutions to illustrate many physical aspects of photochemistry. (SL)

Describes an experiment revealing a visual latency effect produced by the wearing of sunglasses. (SL)