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Shea, James Herbert – Journal of Geological Education, 1989
Discussed are two techniques that can be used to directly test the theory that the plates which make up the crust of the earth are still moving. Described are the use of satellite laser ranging and very long baseline interferometry. Samples of data and their analysis are provided. (CW)
Descriptors: College Science, Earth Science, Geology, Higher Education
Jones, Philip D.; Wigley, Tom M. L. – Scientific American, 1990
Results from the analysis of land and marine records from the past century are presented. It is indicated that the planet earth has warmed about one-half of a degree celsius. The uncertainty of these measurements and future warming trends are discussed. (CW)
Descriptors: Climate, College Science, Conservation (Environment), Earth Science
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Field, George; Goldsmith, Donald – Mercury, 1990
The Hubble Space Telescope project is described. Discussed are the project directors, construction, launch, deployment, hazards, rationale, and hope of the project. (CW)
Descriptors: Astronomy, College Science, Earth Science, Higher Education
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Villard, Ray – Mercury, 1990
Presented is the best understanding of the flaw discovered in the optics of the Hubble Space Telescope and the possible solutions to the problems. The spherical aberration in the telescope's mirror and its effect on the quality of the telescope's imaging ability is discussed. (CW)
Descriptors: Astronomy, College Science, Earth Science, Higher Education
Mims, Forrest M., III – Scientific American, 1990
The construction and use of an instrument to monitor ultraviolet radiation from the sun are discussed. A diagram of the ultraviolet-B radiometer which is connected to a digital voltmeter is provided. (CW)
Descriptors: Climate, College Science, Earth Science, Environmental Influences
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School Science Review, 1990
Presented are 29 science activities for secondary school science instruction. Topic areas include botany, genetics, biochemistry, anatomy, entomology, molecular structure, spreadsheets, chemistry, mechanics, astronomy, relativity, aeronautics, instrumentation, electrostatics, quantum mechanics, and laboratory interfacing. (CW)
Descriptors: Biology, Chemistry, Computer Interfaces, Computer Uses in Education