Based upon recent relativistic theory, the researcher describes the search for tachyons, particles having velocities greater than that of a light. The properties of these particles are speculated upon. The author delineates the difficulties anticipated in their detection and the assumptions underlying their methodology. (RR)

Describes the construction and operation of an overhead projection apparatus designed to demonstrate streamline flow of a liquid. The apparatus consists of a Plexiglass tank containing water in which plates forming the cell are submerged, a constant level reservoir, an overflow device and a system for marking the flow lines with a dye. (LC)

A high school computer laboratory is also available for use by community members enrolled in a computer class. Equipment security is obtained by staggering the hours of teacher aides. Faculty and staff can take computers home on weekends. (MLF)

Presented is a bench-top demonstration of heating/humidification designed to provide visual confirmation of psychrometric principles outlined in thermodynamics texts. Includes a schematic sketch of the heater/humidifier apparatus, discussion of the six steps involved during the demonstration, and a table of experimental results. (JN)

Describes a science facility built at Seattle Pacific University for approximately 70 percent of the capital cost of a conventional science building. The building serves seven disciplines on a regular basis. The operation of the multidisciplinary laboratory, special features, laboratory security, and student experience/reactions are highlighted.…

Describes the functioning of Murray's Interpersonal Communication Laboratory (first established in 1949) designed to help students internalize the principles of general semantics and apply them to everyday problems in communication. (PD)

Discusses using rat olympics in helping psychology students to overcome their reluctance to condition rats. Working in groups, students enter rats in a number of behaviors (events) which can be shaped using operant conditioning methods and which rats can perform with varying degrees of proficiency. (Author/KC)

Describes laboratory inspection forms developed by the New York section of the American Chemical Society and recommends that they be used by qualified college safety officers. Includes instructions on how to order full-size copies of the forms suitable for duplication. (SK)

Discusses the need for, and function of, programs in school libraries which are aimed at gifted and talented students. Three elementary programs are described: Frederick County Public Schools, Maryland; Taft Elementary School, Lakewood, Ohio; and SPACE (Students Participating in an Active and Creative Environment), Richland School District,…

The article describes the Tuscaloosa County class for 16 primary gifted students in Northport, Alabama. It is explained that the students designed learning centers based on their own interests. Outlined is the sequential plan developed for researching and developing the learning centers. (SBH)

Describes an experiment in which a subject spent more than 230 hours of practice in a laboratory and was able to increase his memory span from 7 to 79 digits. The results suggest that practice with an appropriate mnemonic system can increase memory performance. (Author/SA)

Described are some new uses and procedures of titration procedures. Topics included are titration in non-aqueous solvents, thermometric titration and catalytic methods for end-point detection, titration finish in organic elemental analysis, and sub-micro analysis and automatic titration procedures. (CS)

Presents data on the special needs student gathered during a national survey on industrial arts education. Areas include accommodation, enrollment, funding, and laboratories. (CT)