Indicates that the credibility of environmentalists and nuclear advocates has been damaged by misinformed alarmist positions. Advocates the public's right of equal standing on advisory councils in the areas of energy development, environmental protection, and public safety. (GS)

Describes procedures and materials for preparing microscope slides. Comments on selection and proper care of slides are also included. (RH)

Reviews the interest of the last few years, both inside and outside the scientific community, in unidentified flying objects (UFO), placing special emphasis on the extraterrestrial intelligence hypothesis. Cites numerous examples of UFO sightings and urges that the investigation of UFO's proceed in a scientific manner, despite skeptical public…

Presented are different research program developments aimed at reducing the consumption of electrical energy for artificial lights. Explains the idea of the dimmers, where the amount of incoming daylight regulates the current needed for the lamp. (GA)

An annotated bibliography of one hundred books on science, engineering, and technology recommended for purchase by the average public or college library for the interested nonspecialist. (JS)

The author presents a review of materials for science instruction. The listings of available materials were prepared from information supplied by the producers. The annotated list is extensive. (Author/MS)

One hundred outstanding titles for general library collections are listed. (Author)

Cognitive development and teaching have highlighted the importance of learning based on the relationship among individuals and the learning environment. Teaching and learning of science in early childhood development and education (ECDE) can only be effective if adequate facilities, materials, equipment and activities are put in place. Teaching of…

Implementation of science curriculum materials has been a fundamental challenge in science education for decades. Policy researchers have argued that alignment of standards, curriculum, and assessment are the key to supporting implementation. This paper focuses on teachers' perceptions of curricular alignment and on curriculum implementation using…

Explains the asymmetry between left-right and up-down when your image is viewed in a plane mirror in psychological rather than physical terms. (GS)

Enumerates many astronomical errors that occur in literature in both poetry and prose. Provides examples of these errors and explains why each example is in error. (GS)

Considers health hazards that may be associated with the electromagnetic effects produced by high voltage electric transmission lines. (GS)