Holds that more efficient scientific research can be expected if information systems provide information management for researchers, employing specialists with training in the selection, organization, and use of reference materials. Twenty-three references are listed. (FM)

Reviews the life of Sir Isaac Newton, stressing his contributions to science and society. (CS)

The research scientist is often concerned with concise, explicit descriptions of research that leave nothing to the imagination. Occasionally, however, the results can only be read and understood by the author. This guide will assist the critical, non-technical reader in acquiring the basic skills of translating and interpreting scientific…

Examines 24 revolutionary scientific figures mentioned in the "Structure of Scientific Revolutions" to determine whether young scientists are more likely to make revolutionary discoveries than older scientists. Suggests that middle-aged scientists are responsible for initiating more scientific revolutions than young scientists given the proportion…

This paper is the second part of a research project that identified perspectives of library and information science professionals regarding knowledge management. Focuses on directions for the education and training of information science professionals, highlighting understandings required for knowledge management and needed skills. (Author/LRW)

Examines 53 collaborations in physics and related sciences with two unexpected findings: (1) trust is no higher in projects formed through pre-existing relationships than those without such ties; and (2) there is no relationship between trust and performance. Concludes that more important than trust for an understanding of large scientific…

Suggests that the motivation for Hungarian scientist Lorand Eotvos' research into gravitation was a desire to popularize university education and science. (MM)

Makes the case that, contrary to popular belief, Mendel's famous paper about plant breeding announced no major findings. Reports on the paper's rediscovery as a result of a priority dispute between de Vries and Correns. (Author/MM)

Presents ideas for introducing the nature of scientists' work to students. Focuses on clothing to discuss the uses and properties of materials and features scientists visiting classrooms and interviewing with students to develop children's sense of science and scientists. (YDS)

Often the writing that students in elementary school do in connection with science is their final report of a science fair project. They diligently file a report in the form of the scientific method--introduction, hypothesis, materials, procedure, results, and conclusion. This form of science writing persists through college courses in science,…

Edward Frankland and Norman Lockyer researched upon a gaseous spectra in relation to the physical constitution of the sun and named it as "helium" (from Greek "helios" meaning "sun"). Since Lockyer apparently never formally proposed the name in print, it is not known why he chose to use a metallic end "ium".