Described are two investigations carried out in a high school biology department using a domestic microwave oven to compare the relative attributes of the autoclave and microwave oven in school use. Discussed are equipment, methods, and results of each investigation. (Author/CW)

Reports on a study designed to explore the extent and nature of teachers' use of newspapers in science classrooms. Revealed that a large number of teachers availed of newspapers to support their science teaching and to highlight links between school science and science in everyday life. Presents a number of ideas for using newspapers in science…