Explores the role that contact between Soviet and American scientists, at governmental and relatively informal levels in Pugwash conferences, has in the attainment of world peace. (AL)

Argues that for better efficiency, ideas of all scientists should be pooled and made use of in further research. (PS)

Reviews the creation of the Assembly for Behavioral and Social Sciences (ABASS) by the National Academy of Sciences (NAS). (SL)

Describes a number of programs designed to assist members of the American Chemical Society obtain employment, including direct support for unemployed members and the exercise of political influence in stimulating employment opportunities. (AL)

Summarizes conference discussions on the need for public involvement in demanding science and technology respond to societal needs, and the need for scientists to broaden their concept of their role. (AL)

Soviet treatment of Jewish scientists and other professionals and Soviet emigration policies serve as issues which may deter U.S. - U.S.S.R. cooperative efforts in science and technology. (DF)

Author describes the major works of Louis Pasteur. (PS)

A group has been formed to encourage and make use of the work of retired scholars, scientists, and thinkers. It is the Academy of Independent Scholars. (BB)

Discusses the origins of the President's Science Adviser and his Science Advisory Committee and the National Science Foundation. (RH)

Presents the report of the National Academy of Sciences' Committee in Human Rights which seeks to ease the plight of individual scientists, engineers, and medical personnel suffering severe repression. Case studies of instances of negligence of human rights are provided. (CP)

Describes the background of the Secretary of Defense, Harold Brown. (SL)

Considers devices by which the executive branch exploits its scientific advisors for political advantage while concealing much of the information they have provided'' and discusses ways in which scientists can help bring into being counterbalancing political forces by providing the public and Congress with the information they need.'' (Author/AL)