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Monastersky, Richard – Science News, 1989
Provides answers to questions regarding the ozone problem: (1) nature of ozone in the troposphere and stratosphere; (2) possibility of sending the excess ozone at ground level to the stratosphere; (3) possibility of producing pure ozone and carrying it to the stratosphere; and (4) banning chlorofluorocarbons. (YP)
Descriptors: Air Pollution, Chemical Reactions, Conservation (Environment), Ecology
Science News, 1989
Presented is a review of important science news stories of 1989 as reported in the pages of "Science News." Topics include anthropology, astronomy, behavior, biology, biomedicine, chemistry, environment, food science, math and computers, paleobiology, physics, science and society, space sciences, and technology. (CW)
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Anthropology, Astronomy, Behavior
Monastersky, Richard – Science News, 1989
Described are efforts to organize the research efforts concerning global change. Objectives include the development of long-term monitoring programs, global process research campaigns, and predictive computer models. (CW)
Descriptors: Acid Rain, Earth Science, Global Approach, Instrumentation
Science News, 1987
Provides a review of science news stories reported in "Science News" during 1987. References each item to the volume and page number in which the subject was addressed. Contains references on astronomy, behavior, biology, biomedicine, chemistry, earth sciences, environment, mathematics and computers, paleontology and anthropology, physics, science…
Descriptors: Anthropology, Astronomy, Behavior, Biology
Weiss, Rick – Science News, 1989
Introduces one professor's endeavor, "Insect Fear Film Festival," to educate the public about entomology. Discusses some related topics and misconceptions. (YP)
Descriptors: Biological Sciences, Entomology, Films, Misconceptions
Science News, 1988
Reviews major science news stories of 1988 as reported in the pages of Science News. Covers the areas of anthropology, astronomy, behavior, biology, biomedicine, chemistry, earth sciences, environment, food science, mathematics and computers, paleobiology, physics, science and society, space sciences, and technology. (YP)
Descriptors: Anthropology, Biology, Biomedicine, Chemistry
Bower, B. – Science News, 1990
Reported are the findings of a study of the effects of academic acceleration on the social and emotional adjustments of students. Subjects included 1,247 12 to 14 year olds who scored in the top 1 percent on a national mathematics examination. The advantages of academic acceleration are emphasized. (CW)
Descriptors: Academically Gifted, Acceleration (Education), Current Events, Elementary Secondary Education
Bower, Bruce – Science News, 1988
Surveys current research on learning and memory and associated brain functions. Suggests several models of olfactory recognition and memory. Explains several computer models being evaluated and lists possible flaws. Differentiates between noise and chaos in brain functions. Describes a challenge to the theory of chaos called adaptive resonance…
Descriptors: Chaos Theory, Computer Simulation, Computers, Learning
Science News, 1986
Provides a review of important science news stories as reported in the issues of "Science News." The stories are summarized under 13 headings and include references to the volume and page number in which the subject appeared. (ML)
Descriptors: Abstracts, Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry
Peterson, Ivars – Science News, 1987
Notes some of the concerns about calculus education that were expressed at a recent conference of the National Academy of Sciences. Lists problems with unwieldy textbooks, poor teaching, large classes, and low standards. Suggests that the increasing use of computers and advanced calculators can help reform calculus instruction. (TW)
Descriptors: Calculators, Calculus, Class Size, College Mathematics