Creative dialogue between two fictitious characters, a Russian and an American educator, reflects each has differing concepts and attitudes toward the other's culture and educational philosophy. (JB)

A report on the National Bureau of Standards is presented. It provides national measurement standards for some 40 physical quantities related through the laws of physics to the basic six - length, time, mass, temperature, electric current, and luminous intensity. (DF)

The controversial objects, which appear to some to violate the known laws of physics, may prove to be highly condensed, rotating centers of extremely distant galaxies. (Author/DF)

Radioastronomy reveals that clouds between the stars, once believed to consist of simple atoms, contain molecules as complex as seven atoms and may be the most massive objects in our Galaxy. (Author/DF)

Formal requirements apparently have not changed, but young faculty members are finding it increasingly difficult to get tenure. Cases of challenges of tenure decisions are cited. (DF)

It is argued that the energy crisis is real, will be with us the remainder of the century, and can only be resolved with a many-faceted energy R & D program as part of a coordinated national energy policy. (DF)

This article is directed to provoking thought on how to attain economic and social objectives while using fewer energy sources. (DF)

Collection of two short descriptions of chemical principles seen in life situations: the autocatalytic reaction seen in the bombardier beetle, and molecular potential energy used for quick roasting of beef. Brief reference is also made to methanol lighters. (PS)

A view of Jacksonian America is given in this outline of conditions in Chautauqua County, New York, between the years 1833 and 1836. (JB)

Authors describe genetic methods which have been used for population control in insects. Methods which are used alone or in combinations are explained briefly. (PS)

Doubts about the validity of the general theory of evolution are raised. Evidence in favor of evolution is circumstantial and not reproducible. Teachers should explain the theory of creation proposed in the Bible when discussing evolution. (PS)

Presented is a 5 point plan that can aid the health and safety educator in obtaining additional money to help fund the purchase of new instructional equipment and/or the development of a new program. (Author)