Gives basic information about energy and conservation, including the laws of thermodynamics. Examines solar energy and other fossil fuel alternatives to provide high quality energy. (MA)

Young people must become actively involved in identifying and developing alternative energy sources. Suggestions are offered for projects, activities, and further reading. (Author/MLF)

Available from: British Medical Journal, 1172 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, Massachusetts 02134. In order to determine whether Central Nervous System irradiation effects intellectual abilities, 28 children in remission at least 2 years after completing chemotherapy for acute lymphoblastic leukemia were assessed on standardized psychological tests…

Describes an experiment illustrating the absorption in the ultraviolet region to provide a simple spectrometric analytical method. (SL)

Describes the technique, effects, and results of examining painting via neutron activation analysis. (SL)

Reports some reactions and opinions of the students to a course in nuclear and radiation chemistry using programmed instructional aids. Concludes that the findings were very favorable to the course. (GA)

Describes an experiment to verify the Compton collision formula and the angular dependance of the Klein-Nishina formula. Equipment used is a 1-mCi(137)Cs source, 2x2 in. NaI detector and a multichannel analyzer. Suitable for honor undergraduates. (Author/GA)

A discussion of the role of government and the economic factors involved in the transition to the use of solar energy is presented. (MR)

Describes an experiment simulating heat transfer and overall energy loss in upper layers of soil surfaces. (SL)

Describes an experiment wherein simple gamma-ray detection and analysis techniques were utilized to study radioactivity in local precipitation. (Author/SL)

Discusses the calibration of bolometric and photoelectric devices utilized for the measurement of solar energy. (SL)

Describes an experiment for estimating the half-life of thorium-232. (SL)

Discusses the practicality of the large scale production of electricity from solar sources utilizing current technology. The prospects are determined to economically unfeasible. (SL)

An approach to optimum building shape design is summarized that is based on local climate and is especially important for heat control in lower cost construction with temperature-responsive thermal characteristics. The study was supported by Istanbul Technical University. For journal availability see HE 508 931. (Author/LBH)

The Terraset Elementary School in Reston, Virginia, combines underground construction with a sophisticated heat reclamation mechanical system and solar collectors. (Author/MLF)