| Microbes & Geology |
| August 1997 | Table of Contents | Volume 42 | Number 8 |
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| Microbes & Geology |
| August 1997 | Table of Contents | Volume 42 | Number 8 |
DEPARTMENTS
POLITICAL
SCENE
National Parks: Geology Matters
David Applegate
Microbes All Around
by H.
Catherine W. Skinner and Jillian F. Banfield
Geoscientists are just beginning to probe the significance of
microbes to our understanding of Earth and Earth processes.
Studies of microbial activity should help us learn more about the
generation of our oxygen atmosphere, mineral formation and
distribution, and global climate change.
Navigating the Murky Waters of News Embargoes
by Richard A. Kerr
Scientific journals impose restrictions on releasing research
results before papers are published. Such embargoes make it
difficult for scientists to communicate openly with their
colleagues and inform the public of new advances.
The Value of Independence: The Institute for the Study of
Earth and Man
by James E. Brooks For over 30 years, the Institute for the
Study of Earth and Man has effectively supported geological and
anthropological research at Southern Methodist University. The
institute's history shows how such organizations can help
universities' expand their resources and programs.
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