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H.S. Physics Teachers May Boycott New Regents Exam

by Karen DeWitt

Sep 12, 2003 — Two high school physics teachers who spoke before the State Board of Regents say if the state physicis exams are not changed, many physics teachers will begin boycotting the tests. Karen DeWitt reports.  Go to full article

The Winter Night Sky: Venus and Mother O'Ryan

by Martha Foley

Dec 30, 2002 — Anyone who was up and looking east this morning could not have missed a spectacular site: the crescent moon and Venus. Martha Foley talks with St. Lawrence University Astronomer Dr. Aileen O'Donoghue about the night sky.  Go to full article

Natural Selections: Frazil Ice

by Natural Selections

Nov 21, 2002 — Before long the rivers will freeze over. But before the water is frozen solid, you may notice places in the river where ice suddenly appears, making "frazil" ice. Dr. Curt Stager and Martha Foley discuss ice formation.  Go to full article

The November Night Sky: Planets, Stars and Meteor Showers!

by Martha Foley

Nov 19, 2002 — This week's Leonid meteor shower may be the largest such display until the end of the century, with hundreds of meteors visible in the night sky. Martha Foley talks with Aileen O'Donoghue, St. Lawrence University Associate Professor of Physics, about this spectacular meteor shower and other celestial events.  Go to full article

Superintendents to Colleges: Disregard Physics Regents Score

by Jody Tosti

Nov 08, 2002 — School superintendents across the state are sending letters with their students' College applications, asking admissions officers to ignore a test result. Jody Tosti has more on the story.  Go to full article

Water Watchers: Canton Students Monitor Grasse River

by Todd Moe

Oct 25, 2002 — This month marks the 30th anniversary of Clean Water Act, a milestone in our nation's efforts to protect water resources. To honor the 30-year anniversary of that legislation, communities in every state celebrated Nation Water Monitoring Day last week. It was an opportunity for everyone to learn how to help protect local waterways by becoming citizen monitors. Todd Moe tagged along as Canton High School students scrutinized the physical, chemical and biological aspects of a river in their backyard  Go to full article

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