The big picture

Article Abstract:

The society has a misinterpreted image of scientists, as revealed by some a survey of American high school students on the subject. Majority of the students' drawings show a misconception of scientists. The study could mean that public perception can make students disinterested in science.

Social aspects, Science, Scientists, Public opinion

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Bones to pick

Article Abstract:

Dennis Stanford is the chairman of the anthropology dept of the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of Natural History. His main interest is on who were the first people to arrive in North America and when. He doubts the common belief that the Clovis were the first Americans.

Officials and employees, Appreciation, Archaeologists, Smithsonian Institution. National Museum of Natural History, Stanford, Dennis

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Out of this world

Article Abstract:

Issues are presented concerning the decrease which has occurred in the reported sightings of unidentified flying objects received by the British Flying Saucer Bureau. The reasons for the decrease are discussed.

Services, Column, Unidentified flying objects, Human-alien encounters, UFO sightings, British Flying Saucer Bureau

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