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Selvin, Paul – Science, 1991
Discussed is the question of whether "heavy" neutrinos really do exist based on the evidence supplied by four research groups. The implications of its existence on the disciplines of particle physics, astrophsyics, and cosmology are discussed. Background information on the different types of neutrinos is provided. (KR)
Descriptors: Astronomy, Atomic Structure, Nuclear Physics, Research and Development
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Palca, Joseph – Science, 1991
The rate at which the epidemic of acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) is spreading in North America, Asia, Latin America, and Africa is discussed. The number of people infected globally and in low-risk urban populations is presented. (KR)
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Communicable Diseases, Disease Control, Foreign Countries
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Cipra, Barry A. – Science, 1990
Discussed is wavelet theory, which provides ways to rearrange data to reveal features of a physical or mathematical system which might otherwise be hidden. This theory is compared to fourier analysis and the advantages of wavelet theory are stressed. Applications of this technique are suggested. (CW)
Descriptors: College Science, Higher Education, Mathematical Applications, Mathematical Concepts