The burden of competitive grants     

Leopold AC 《Science (New York, N.Y.)》1979,203(4381):607

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What is unified in unified field theories     

Robinson AL 《Science (New York, N.Y.)》1979,206(4419):672-673

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Gulf stream: velocity fluctuations during the late cenozoic     

Kaneps AG 《Science (New York, N.Y.)》1979,204(4390):297-301

Biostratigraphic analysis of seven piston cores from the southeastern Blake Plateau suggests that the upper Miocene to Recent sedimentary section at this location represents a history of deposition of calcareous ooze alternating with current-induced nondeposition or erosion. This record is primarily a result of long-term fluctuations in the velocity of the western boundary current or Gulf Stream, which sweeps the plateau. High-velocity phases of this current system, as signaled by hiatuses in the section, lie within the time limits 4.8 to 6.1, 3.9 to 4.4, 2.3 to 2.9, and 0 to 1.5 million years before present (B.P.). These time intervals are coeval with dated episodes of climatic decline and glaciation. The most intense acceleration of the Gulf Stream, as indicated by deep erosion of the Blake Plateau, occurred in the latest Miocene to earliest Pliocene (4.8 to 6.1 million years B.P.) in conjunction with a major expansion of the Antarctic ice cap. Subsequent accelerations of the Gulf Stream coincide with early Pliocene cooling in the Southern Hemisphere, worldwide expansion of high-altitude-high-latitude glaciers in the late Pliocene, and the classical glaciations of the Pleistocene. An additional, protracted increase in the average velocity of the Gulf Stream, which began in the late Miocene and culminated in the mid-Pliocene (about 3.8 million years B.P.), can be attributed to the gradual emergence of the Central American isthmus.  相似文献   

Another successful quake forecast     

Kerr RA 《Science (New York, N.Y.)》1979,203(4385):1091

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The dodo and the tambalacoque tree     

Owadally AW 《Science (New York, N.Y.)》1979,203(4387):1363-1364

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Quaternary vegetation     

Livingstone DA 《Science (New York, N.Y.)》1979,206(4418):550

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Physics     

Bromley DA 《Science (New York, N.Y.)》1980,209(4452):110-121

From massive quarks deep in the hearts of atomic nuclei to the catastrophic collapse of giant stars in the farthest reaches of the universe, from the partial realization of Einstein's dream of a unified theory of the forces of nature to the most practical applications in technology, medicine, and throughout contemporary society, physics continues to have a profound impact on man's view of the universe and on the quality of life. The author argues that the past few years, in terms of new discoveries, new insight-and the new questions-have been among the most productive in the history of the field and puts into context his selection of some of the most important new developments in this fundamental science.  相似文献   

Energy demand forecasts     

Lovins AB 《Science (New York, N.Y.)》1980,210(4469):480

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Gordon research conferences: 1981 winter schedule     

Cruickshank AM 《Science (New York, N.Y.)》1980,210(4468):449-452

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Focus on polar research     

Washburn AL 《Science (New York, N.Y.)》1980,209(4457):643-652

A few of the scientific challenges of polar research are reviewed, with stress on the work being done by U.S. investigators. The accomplishments that have been made are impressive, but much remains to be done. An evaluation of future research goals and priorities in science per se and in the national interest is not attempted, but a research strategy for the future, presently planned by the National Research Council's Polar Research Board, should contribute to this end.  相似文献