Suggests a system for collecting and storing solar energy to be used as the heat source for conventional thermal powerstations. Considers the environmental and demographic impact of such systems in the desert areas of the southwest U. S. (AL)

The American Institute of Physics Current Physics Information program offers new products to help scientists and engineers stay up to date, including a computer tape file and microfilm cartridge of selected articles. Later additions will include title, advance abstracts and bibliographic publications. (TS)

Compares first year performance of science and engineering university students with and without PSSC Physics in high school. PSSC students, particularly those of high ability, performed better. (AL)

Reports affective changes of students studying PSSC Physics in grades 11 and 12. Students lost interest in physics, viewed scientists as more abnormal, but increased in acceptance of a non-authoritarian teaching situation. (AL)

Presents a teaching model which utilizes a multimedia approach to facilitate individualized instruction in a physics unit for high school students. The model includes objectives, activities, check points and satellite activities. Reports favorable reactions from both students and teachers who have used this instructional approach. Bibliography.…

Indicates that the Nuffield Science programs had only limited success in improving scientific attitudes and interests of boys, but had marked success in improving the attitude of girls. Several tentative conclusions are stated. (LS)