Star-gazing funds should come down to Earth

Article Abstract:

There is considerable evidence to support the view that funding for ground-based optical/infrared telescopes should be increased, while funding for space-based astronomical observatories should not. The high costs of the Hubble Space Telescope, for example, have not yet been justified, despite the annual write-off of capital costs. Overall, the balance of funding between capital and annual operational costs differs considerably between ground- and space-based facilities.

Telescope, Telescopes, Letter to the Editor, Astronautical research

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Dorothy Hill (1907-97): Geologist with a passion for ancient corals, and the first woman to reach the pinnacles of Australian science

Article Abstract:

Dorothy Hill was, in turn, a student, teacher, administrator and benefactor of the University of Queensland in Brisbane. She was first influenced towards geology as a first year undergraduate and was particularly interested in palaeontology. Her work with Australian fossil coral faunas established her as the pre-eminent worker in the field. The scale of her contributions is widely understood by scientists.

Obituary, Geologists, Hill, Dorothy

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Down and out in Murray Hill

Article Abstract:

The future of Bell Laboratories is examined in detail. The research facilities face uncertainty due to problems of Lucent Technologies, the parent.

Telecommunications equipment industry, Lucent Technologies Inc. Bell Laboratories

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