[en] The nature of the stringent constraints on the temporal variation of the basic interactions of physics which has been demonstrated in studies of the relative abundances of naturally occurring and fission fragment produced isotopes at the natural reactor site at Oklo, are considered. (U.K.)

[en] It is stated that the prime objective of the International Magnetospheric Study 1976-9 (IMS) is to coordinate measurements on the magnetosphere at different locations, both in space and on the surface so that spatial and temporal effects can be resolved and optimum use made of data. The organisation of the IMS and the major areas of study being undertaken including the transfer of charged particles and energy from the solar wind into the magnetosphere, substorms, whistlers, wave-particle interactions and the transfer of magnetospheric energy down to the ionosphere and the atmosphere with the possible effects on the weather, are discussed. The considerable use of satellites for various projects is considered. Data analysis problems are mentioned. It is concluded that with the IMS the study of the magnetosphere is progressing from the exploratory phase to that in which precisely defined objectives can be studied in a quantitative manner. (author)

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[en] The properties are discussed of the A-phase of ³He which is a superfluid with interesting magnetic properties which may also be the first known example of a ferromagnetic liquid. Facets concerning ³He-A considered are; the phase diagram at low pressures and temperature, the Cooper pair state, ferromagnetic behaviour, supercurrents, and the stability of persistent currents. (U.K.)

[en] The major changes in the research programmes of the Daresbury Science Research Council's laboratory following the approval for the setting up of a nuclear structure facility(NSF) and a synchrotron radiation source (SRS) are discussed. The lay-outs, the present stage in the development and the expected capabilities of the new facilities, are considered. Research topics which it is hoped will be investigated at the laboratory when the projects are ready, are examined. The function of computers and of the theoretical group in the research programmes undertaken at Daresbury and overall staffing difficulties are mentioned. (UK)

[en] The properties and interactions of antiprotons are considered and the possibility of cooling antiproton beams, storing them and allowing them to collide at very high energies with protons is discussed. The question of matter-antimatter cosmology is examined. (U.K.)

[en] Brief details of the accelerator including acceleration and experimental areas are given. The research programme in nuclear physics and chemistry (production and spectroscopy of new nuclides, nuclear reaction mechanisms, spectroscopy of highly excited states), atomic physics (ionization processes, spectroscopy, heavy ion studies) and applied physics (production of nuclear track filters) is outlined. (U.K.)

[en] The design and development of the Swiss Institute for Nuclear Research (SIN) isochronous cyclotron is outlined. The research programme, involving about 60 research projects that can be classified into four general divisions; nuclear and particle physics, applied research, biological and medical research and finally low energy experiments and applications using the injector cyclotron, is examined. Future design improvements are outlined. (U.K.)

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[en] A profile is given of France's low temperature centre, the Centre de Recherches sur les Tres Basses Temperatures (CRTBT). Research programmes in which the centre is currently involved and which are here reviewed include; refrigeration and helium studies, magnetic studies and superconductivity, and investigations of amorphous and semi-amorphous solids. The strong supportive technical force is discussed and possible future modification to the research programme considered. (U.K.)