The advantages and justifications for using small animals in human-oriented research are reviewed. Some of the pitfalls of extrapolating animal-derived data to humans are discussed. Several specific problems with animal experimentation are highlighted. (CW)

Presented is an experiment which provides a study both of the end correction involved with open pipes and also of the effect that varying the size of the tone hole in the pipe has on its fundamental frequency. Discussed are equipment, formulas, background, and methods. (CW)

Detailed is a method in which short pieces of teflon tubing may be used for collection tubes for collecting preparative fractions from gas chromatographs. Material preparation, laboratory procedures, and results of this method are discussed. (CW)

An outdoor activity that demonstrates the Doppler effect is described. Class predictions are verified by actual involvement in collecting data. Presented is a method of analyzing data. Safety concerns are discussed. (KR)

Described is a procedure for studying the trajectories of projectiles using ball bearings and aluminum foil. Trajectories were measured with and without the effects of air resistance. Multiflash photography was used to determine the flight paths of all objects. (KR)

Using Fourier transformation methods in nuclear resonance has made possible increased sensitivity in chemical analysis. This article describes data acquisition, data processing, and the frequency spectrum as they relate to this technique. (CW)

Nuclear magnetic resonance and infrared are two spectroscopic methods that commonly use the Fourier transform technique. Discussed are the similarities and differences in the use of the Fourier transform in these two spectroscopic techniques. (CW)

Discussed are the mechanisms of nuclear magnetic relaxation, and applications of relaxation times. The measurement of spin-lattice relaxations is reviewed. It is stressed that sophisticated techniques such as these are becoming more important to the working chemist. (CW)

Presented is an experiment to show the connection between spectroscopy and thermochemistry by examining the spectra of atomic sodium and diatomic sodium. Background information; a description of the apparatus; procedures; calculations; and energy diagrams are included. (CW)

Described is a microscale chemistry laboratory in which students perform a kinetics experiment, plot the data, and get consistent results for the "k" value. Different aspects of this type of reaction are demonstrated. Experimental apparatus and procedures are detailed. (CW)

Described is a microscale organic chemistry laboratory which involves the separation and purification of a mixture consisting of a strong organic acid, a weak organic acid, an organic base, and two neutral compounds. Reinforced are the basic principles of acid/base chemistry and the physical properties of the associated functional groups. (CW)

Described is a microscale chemistry laboratory in which a dipeptide is synthesized from its component amino acids and analyzed using chiral-phase thin-layer chromatography. Experimental procedures, and materials are discussed. Twelve references are listed. (CW)

Described is a demonstration in which the reaction sequence can be easily followed since the reactant, intermediates, and the final product have intense and different colors. Materials and procedures for this demonstration are discussed. (CW)

Three uses of this method with sandstone, desert varnish, and granite weathering are described. Background information on this technique is provided. Advantages of this type of microscopy are stressed. (CW)

Discusses the missing water on Mars. Describes five experiments simulating conditions on Mars: (1) behavior of dry ice; (2) low-pressure vacuum; (3) freezing point depression; (4) water in hydrated minerals and clay; and (5) properties of carbon dioxide. (YP)