A brief outline of the historical landmarks in nuclear physics leading to the use of nuclear energy for peaceful purposes introduces this illustrated booklet. The distribution of known sources of uranium ores is mapped and some details about the geology of each geographical area given. Methods of prospective, mining, milling, refining, and fuel…

This report summarizes the results of unclassified research and development contracts in the field of peaceful use safeguards regarding the use of nuclear material. These summaries indicate there is really no sharp line of demarcation between research for safeguards and research for many other purposes. It includes areas of research effort and…

Looks at opportunities and needs within the teaching of physics at the secondary level to develop ideas of chance, and to set these within a discussion of some of the problems of what the subject should be like at this level. (Author/GA)

The Terraset school design in Reston, Virginia, has met with immediate acceptance by students and the community. Its low energy consumption has made it a model for similar schools in Fairfax, Virginia, and Forth Worth, Texas. (MLF)

Examines alternative energy sources in the USSR including wind energy, solar energy, tidal energy and geothermal energy. (MA)

Describes the design of a sequential switcher to be used for multichannel strip-chart recordings of temperatures at different points in a solar heated building. (GA)

If we are to cope successfully with our dwindling resources, conservation education must be integrated into the entire school curriculum. (Author)

Describes the construction of a 30 foot high electrical solar generator by high school students with science teachers as advisors, the students have designed and constructed the generator from spare and scrap materials. (CP)

Surveys energy consumption in the United States and explores the possibility of increasing the amount of energy obtained from biomass conversion (biologically produced energy). Economic and environmental concerns of biomass conversion processes are discussed. (CP)

A brief history of solar energy usage and solar heating and cooling of buildings. (Editor/JT)

Describes a method of converting line widths from frequency units to wavelength units utilizing only the visualization of a spectral lineshape and algebra. (SL)

Dozens of schools throughout North America already are putting solar equipment to limited uses, scores are conducting or contemplating solar feasibility studies, and at least one school now in operation is applying solar power to every phase of its energy program. (Author)

Gives historical background on the discovery of natural radiation and discusses various techniques for using knowledge of radiochemistry in geochronological studies. Indicates that of these radioactive techniques, Potassium-40/Argon-40 dating is used most often. (JN)

A survey of dental schools that revealed processing quality control and routine maintenance checks on x-ray generators are being carried out in a timely manner is discussed. However, methods for reducing patient exposure to radiation are not being fully implemented, and some dental students are being exposed to x-rays. (Author/MLW)