Describes attempts in Britain to unite physics and technical studies in the new GCE A level engineering students (college bound). (Advocates more interdisciplinary efforts and greater use of mathematics.) (TS)

Discusses some physical principals that can be used to understand the proper ties of Portland cement and concrete. (HM)

Describes a simple computer interface that can be used to make reliable time measurements, such as when timing the swings of a pendulum. Presents a sample experiment involving a form of pendulum known as the compound pendulum. (Author/YDS)

Surveys the major areas of discovery in physics for the past two hundred years. Attempts to predict future discoveries from analyses of past trends. (CP)

Describes an organization called Science and Technology Information Sources for Teachers (SATIS) which makes available to teachers abstracts from over 200 journals on a regular basis and abstracts of project work to enable the project to be used elsewhere. (GS)

Describes a curriculum which incorporates societal considerations into the study of physics. (CP)

Urges that more applied science and technology be included in college science curricula. Reviews courses which are working toward this end, such as an engineering course which requires the student to spend a week in an industrial environment and to produce a report on his visit. (MLH)

Discusses several kinds of responsibilities scientists have, including moral/ethical responsibilities related to research methodology. Areas addressed include use of science in war, approaches to decision-making, scientists and smoking, importance of education related to social responsibility. (JN)

Describes techniques being used in the production of microelectronics kits which have replaced traditional optical lithography, including contact and optical projection printing, and X-ray and electron beam lithography. Also includes limitations of each technique described. (SK)

We have used the GPS receiver and a PC interface to track different types of motion. Various hands-on experiments that enlighten the physics of motion at the secondary school level are suggested (visualization of 2D and 3D motion, measuring car drag coefficient and fuel consumption). (Contains 8 figures.)

A group of high school students (XII Liceum) in the framework of the Roland Maze Project has built a compact telescope of three Geiger-Muller counters. The connection between the telescope and a PC computer was also created and programmed by students involved in the Project. This has allowed students to use their equipment to perform serious…

Discusses the atmospheric characteristics of the earth and their implications for the development of life on earth-like planets. Indicates that the chance of life developing on other planets is not as great as men might have thought. (CC)

Discusses the concepts of energy, flow of energy through ecosystems in which people live, our increasing use of energy as society evolves, and the importance of energy to all societies. A chart listing advantages/disadvantages of various energy sources is included. (JN)

This article is based on a presentation at the 1979 conference of the Education Group of The Institute of Physics which was held in Cambridge, England. It discusses the interaction between science and technological innovation using a historical approach: the development of microelectronics. (HM)

Gives a brief description of open-circuit wind tunnels of rectangular cross-section and of how expanded polystyrene can be used to build a small one. (Author/GA)