The report discusses the improvements in the admission process to British universities, highlighting a 1960 system that has been operational for one year. It notes that 86% of school heads were satisfied with the lack of unreasonable delays, and 66% were satisfied with the decisions. The Committee recommends maintaining the application deadline of January 31 and emphasizing early decisions. It also addresses ongoing issues like multiple interviews and clearing houses, suggesting experiments in limited fields. The report includes figures showing application and admission numbers for 1959 and a guide for sixth-formers titled "Getting into a University.". R. Levéque, appointed by UNESCO, reported on the destruction of the Galapagos Islands' fauna, particularly the fur-bearing seal and bird populations. He recommended biological studies and encouraged unrestricted hunting of feral animals to protect native species. The report includes recommendations for botanical and biological research, as well as oceanographic and meteorological studies. The annual report of the Chief Inspector of Factories on Industrial Health in 1959 includes a chapter on dusts and their effects on the lungs. The report highlights the importance of liaison between the medical branch of the Inspectorate and medical professionals. It details cases of industrial poisoning and diseases, and discusses the First Aid in Factories Order, 1938, which was replaced by the First Aid Boxes in Factories Order, 1959. The report also mentions the publication of a new booklet on toxic substances in factory atmospheres. P. J. Herley and Dr. E. G. Prout conducted X-ray diffraction studies on the thermal decomposition of permanganates. They found that the decomposition curves for potassium and silver permanganate followed the Prout-Tomkins equation, with silver permanganate showing a modified form. The study suggests that strain in the crystal at the interface between the product and undecomposed material causes the reaction to progress inwards through branching planes.The report discusses the improvements in the admission process to British universities, highlighting a 1960 system that has been operational for one year. It notes that 86% of school heads were satisfied with the lack of unreasonable delays, and 66% were satisfied with the decisions. The Committee recommends maintaining the application deadline of January 31 and emphasizing early decisions. It also addresses ongoing issues like multiple interviews and clearing houses, suggesting experiments in limited fields. The report includes figures showing application and admission numbers for 1959 and a guide for sixth-formers titled "Getting into a University.". R. Levéque, appointed by UNESCO, reported on the destruction of the Galapagos Islands' fauna, particularly the fur-bearing seal and bird populations. He recommended biological studies and encouraged unrestricted hunting of feral animals to protect native species. The report includes recommendations for botanical and biological research, as well as oceanographic and meteorological studies. The annual report of the Chief Inspector of Factories on Industrial Health in 1959 includes a chapter on dusts and their effects on the lungs. The report highlights the importance of liaison between the medical branch of the Inspectorate and medical professionals. It details cases of industrial poisoning and diseases, and discusses the First Aid in Factories Order, 1938, which was replaced by the First Aid Boxes in Factories Order, 1959. The report also mentions the publication of a new booklet on toxic substances in factory atmospheres. P. J. Herley and Dr. E. G. Prout conducted X-ray diffraction studies on the thermal decomposition of permanganates. They found that the decomposition curves for potassium and silver permanganate followed the Prout-Tomkins equation, with silver permanganate showing a modified form. The study suggests that strain in the crystal at the interface between the product and undecomposed material causes the reaction to progress inwards through branching planes.