Discusses problems relating to an international solution to the disposal of high-level radioactive waste problem. (SL)

American industry in the 19th century switched from wood to coal as its primary energy resource. The history of this switch is reviewed, along with the history of preceding similar trends in Europe and later trends in the switch from coal to oil and gas. (Author/MA)

A major agreement has been reached among many nations to protect wildlife which are nearing extinction. (PS)

This editorial discusses the difficulties faced by developed nations in the meaningful transfer of technology to developing nations. (SL)

The oil-rich nations of Northern Africa and the Middle East are making their presence felt in American higher education. Faced with declining enrollments, shrinking donations, and widespread inflation, American colleges and universities are increasingly turning to the Arabs and Iranians for assistance and support for the U.S. educational endeavor.…

Presents the influence that science has had and is having on contemporary society. The author suggests that science is a subculture of the human race and occupies a unique habitat in a social ecosystem that does not conform to its values. (Author/SA)

Discusses some of the similarities and differences between the attitudes of Japanese and American citizens toward science. Reports on major discrepancies between the two populations' views about such things as evolution, the development of new plants and animals, and the effect of rocket launchings on the weather. (TW)