Describes the forces responsible for the eruptions of volcanoes and gives the physical and chemical parameters governing the type of eruption. Explains the structure of the earth in relation to volcanoes and explains the location of volcanic regions. (GS)

Presents various ideas on the origin of life including very early ideas, Oparin's view, and an alternative view related to carbonaceous chondrites. Outlines one currently tenable hypothesis in the formation of the solar system and explains the method involved in detecting polyatomic molecules in dark nebulae. (GS)

Describes additions and changes to the official SI (International System) of units, including two new prefixes, exa and peta, and two new units, becquerel as a unit for activity, and gray as a unit for joules per kilogram. (MLH)

The final installment of the author's recollections of his work with physicists Enrico Fermi, Leo Szilard and others in developing the first controlled nuclear chain reaction and in preparing the test explosion of the first atomic bomb. (GS)

Presents evidence which indicates that standard sodium chloride and zinc chloride solutions should not be stored in polyethylene containers. (GS)

Describes five major policy changes of the Energy Research and Development Administration (ERDA), one of which sharply decreased its emphasis on breeder reactors and another which elevated solar-generated electricity to a new high priority as a long-range energy source. (BR)

Presents an approach to the understanding of gas laws using such common phenomena as insect fogging, sea breezes, and hot air balloons. (GS)

Presents questions reflecting an emphasis on more recent safety issues within laboratory situations. (EB)

Describes thermonuclear processes induced by interaction of a laser beam with the surface of a fuel pellet. An expanding plasma is formed which results in compression of the element. Laser and reactor technology are discussed. Pictures and diagrams are included. (GH)

Determined was whether the Dale-Chall formula may be revised by supplementing the Dale list of 3,000 words with scientific terms and recalculating the formula to provide for a more valid evaluation of the readability of high school science materials. Procedures were that (1) terms similar in difficulty to those included in Dale's list of 3,000…

Presents a theory about the origin of the elements and the evolution of the stars. Relates the nucleosynthesis of nuclides to stellar evolution. (GS)

Suggests a new strategy for the proponents of science to rebut the cultural anti-science wave. This strategy involves publicizing the anti-hero scientist and presents a number of candidates from the past as examples. (GS)