Reviews theoretical and experimental fundamentals of Einstein's theory of general relativity. Indicates that recent development of the theory of the continually expanding universe may lead to revision of the space-time continuum of the finite and unbounded universe. (CC)

General biology courses should be planned and taught in colleges according to widely accepted theories and laws of biology. A list of 24 such principles is provided around which general biology courses could be structured. (PS)

Consideration of relative oxidizing/reducing strength is greatly facilitated when this topic is presented in terms of transfer of one or more electrons between members of a conjugate redox pair. (DF)

History, design, and evaluations are presented for electrostatic motors. Illustrations. Bibliography. (DS)

Discusses areas of modern astronomy that owe their development largely to nonoptical radiation: radio, infrared, ultraviolet, and x-ray radiation. Indicates new observations favor the big-bang" model of the universe, for it is now established that the earth is expanding at a measurable rate. Annotated bibliography. (LS)

The author sees the physical sciences as processes of inquiry and proceeds to analyze and criticize CHEM Study, CBA, and PSSC physics in terms of their views of inquiry and of the sciences. A discussion of some desirable features for a high school program in physical science is included. Bibliography. (LC)

Traces the major developments in libraries from ancient times and concludes that another major development is overdue--the establishment of an organized body of scientific principles as a foundation for the study of librarianship as an intellectual discipline at first-degree level, for the development of pure and applied research, and for the…

Focuses on the sigmoid growth curve as a biological principle that can be applied to the study of human behavior. (CS)