The status of past and present research into psi phenomena, including extrasensory perception (ESP) and psychokinesis (PK), is reviewed and summarized. It is concluded that at present, the psi research community is minimally funded, diffuse in nature, largely unstructured, and somewhat hesitant with regard to research methodologies. Nonetheless, progress is being made slowly to better understand the nature and potential of psi phenomena. Effective realization of the potentials or pitfalls of psi will require an open, humanistic perspective as well as the rigor and scientific discipline provided by conventional research tradition.,Abstract -- Acknowledgements -- Introduction. Purpose ; Congressional Concerns ; Nomenclature and Definitions ; History -- Present Status of Psi Research. Research Patterns in the United States ; Funding for Psi Research ; Psi Research in Foreign Countries -- Theory -- Public and Scientific Perceptions of Psi Research. Criticism of Psi Research ; The Positive Side -- Possible Implications for Government and Society -- Closing Remarks -- Appendix A: A Brief List of Recommended Readings in Parapsychology -- Appendix B: Further References on Psi from Jahn.,Christopher H. Dodge, Specialist in Life Sciences, Science Policy Research Division.,CRS 83-511 SP,"June 2, 1983.",SuDoc# LC 14. 18/3

The possible adverse health effects of chronic occupational exposure to video display terminals (VDT's) are discussed. There persists a controversy about the possible causes of wide range of maladies, including pregnancy disorders, reported by many VDT operators in the United States and Canada. It is not clear at this time whether adverse health effects are caused by low levels of low frequency non-ionizing radiations or other ergonomic factors in the VDT workplace.,Abstract -- Introduction. The Issue -- Background. Continuing Public and Congressional Concerns -- Legal and Regulatory Action -- Health and Biological Effects of Low-Level, Low Frequency Non-Ionizing Radiation. Public and Occupational Exposures ; Basic Research on Reproductive Effects -- Some Theories About VDT and Electromagnetic Health Effects -- Summary and Conclusions -- Table 1 -- Table 2.,CRS 84-500 SPR,"January 6, 1984.",SuDoc# LC 14. 18/3

There continues to be public concern about the health and safety impacts of high-voltage AC and DC power lines, either already existing or planned, and of proposed United States Navy extra-low-frequency (ELF) communications antennas. The Departments of Energy and Navy have taken the position that no significant biological, ecological, or human health effects are to be expected from these technologies. However, certain members of the scientific community have presented evidence over the past four years that there may be subtle, adverse health effects of low-level, low-frequency electromagnetic radiation of the type produced by power line and communications systems. Examinations continue to confirm or deny these latter observations.,Christopher H. Dodge, Specialist in Life Sciences, Science and Policy Research Division.,The original report is missing p. 17.,CRS 84-579 SPR,"March 16, 1984.",SuDoc# LC 14. 18/3

Research and regulatory issues associated with problems of indoor air pollution are reviewed briefly. Sources and estimated health effects of the more common indoor air pollutants are summarized in three tables. Regulatory responsibility for indoor air pollution is diffuse and often unclearly defined.,Abstract -- Introduction -- Governmental Responsibilities -- General Conclusions -- Tables. Health Effects of Some Major Indoor Air Pollutants ; Estimated Number of Persons Exposed to Known Carcinogenic or Potentially Carcinogenic Agents Affecting the Respiratory System ; Summary of Sources and Types of Indoor Air Pollution.,Christopher H. Dodge, Specialist in Life Sciences, Science Policy Research Division.,CRS 87-379 SPR,"April 30, 1987.",SuDoc# LC 14. 18/3