Word: brainstorming
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Dates: during 1980-1980
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They admit that their brainstorm has some shortcomings. Because of the shuttle's small payload, only the most hazardous fission byproducts could be considered for launch. They would also require almost foolproof packaging-probably a hardened mix of metals and ceramic encased in stainless steel spheres. As a precaution against a crash during lift-off or in the early stages of the journey, the spheres would be carried in an aerodynamically shaped container with heat shielding. That would enable them to survive a fiery plunge back into the atmosphere without spreading radioactive debris round the earth...
SOLVENCY U. When University of Miami students demonstrated against rising tuition a couple of years ago, they accomplished nothing-except getting 31 of their number arrested. But then Student President Allan Lubel, 21, a psychology major, got a brainstorm. Since administrators blamed Miami's money problems on declining enrollment, why not recruit more freshmen...