Alerts science teachers to "futures research" involving the systematic determination of the major alternative futures which can emerge from our present and the delineation of how our present actions can influence which of these alternatives will occur. Identifies some available resources for teachers. (PEB)

Scientists describe to non-scientists the significance of lunar research and synopsize the major findings and the implications for understanding the earth's physical history. (BR)

Examines the observations and experiments conducted in the 18th century to detect and measure light pressure. The reception of these results reveals another scientific strategy besides confirmation and refutation, namely, estimation of parameters. (Author/GS)

Discusses the graphite to diamond transformation and a phase diagram for carbon. Describes high temperature-higher pressure experimental apparatus and growth of diamonds from seed crystals. Reviews properties of the diamond which suggest uses for the synthetic product. Illustrations with text. (GH)

A survey of the literature on science and reading research supports the identification of six potential foci and numerous interactions for future research related to science and reading. These six areas are: (1) nature of science and science education; (2) nature of the reading process (outlining Holliday's 10 rules for designing effective science…

A discussion of educational concepts, media use and standards, children's reading, and criteria for reviewing science books. A brief description of a useful review publication, "Appraisal: Children's Science Books," is included. (LS)

Presents an annotated bibliography concerning the mechanical properties of fluids, including topics for use at elementary, secondary, undergraduate, and graduate levels. Indicates that the material can particularly help college physicists in improving course contents in specified fields of physics. (CC)

A survey of the information use and communication patterns of physicists. Includes tables on: sources of information; journal use, importance, and subscriptions; preferred study areas; and library use. (LS)

Lists fourteen free sponsored science films which were rated highly after being shown to students. (JG)

Discusses the use of a diatomic molecule to examine configuration interactions and the correlation problems arising from the Hartree-Fock approximation. Included is a definition of the "correlation energy." (CC)

Describes a lecture demonstration that has been effective in teaching the concept of the lack of simultaneity in introductory physics courses. The demonstration experiment can be used for studying the relationship between simultaneity and causality and as a conceptual device for analyzing the lack of simultaneity in special relativity thought…

Presents a series of calculations, appropriate for the freshman level, to determine the flow of electrons to oxygen along the electron transport chain. States that living organisms resemble fuel cells and develops calculations for determining power output. (GS)