Discusses variables and parameters involved in scientific research to set up guidelines for research workers. Indicates that flexibility, perseverance, and self-awareness are necessary traits for researchers to function in a universe of continuous change. (CC)

Practices and products of scientific research have been threatening human privacy. Strong guidelines should be enforced by world organizations to prevent this. Practicing professionals should also resist temptations for infringing upon other's rights. (PS)

Reviews data concerning the communication and organization patterns underlying major advances and changes of research direction in science. Coherent groups typically had a broad theoretical approach and were outside the mainstream of current work, whatever their scientific field. (AL)

Describes Don Herbert's (Mr. Wizard) efforts in developing instructional films for teaching science to 9-13 year olds. Gives an account of Herbert's background through his 14 years on television's Watch Mr. Wizard" program. Briefly, describes four of the six films produced under the title Science 20." Presents Herbert's attempt in a few of these…

Two bodies of survey data were reanalyzed: (1) surveys of college graduates from 1947 and, (2) surveys of social scientists and academics in all disciplines, The variations in political orientation apparently follow an essentially linear and age-related progression. (JM)

An attempt to empirically test conflicting hypotheses on whether scientific discoveries are the result of research by many or few scientists. The data, drawn from physics, supports the hypothesis that physicists making important discoveries depend on the research of a relatively small number of scientists. (Author/JB)

In support of its academic programs in the sciences, the University of Texas has recruited noted scientists to its campuses (with substantial salaries and benefits). This support for the sciences includes funds for new equipment and programs. (Author/JN)

The numbers of scientists/engineers employed at colleges and universities continue to grow, although not so rapidly as their numbers grow in the federal and industrial sectors. This is the conclusion of a survey from the National Science Foundation covering data collected in January 1982. Other survey highlights are reported. (JN)

The Freedom of Information Act and related decisions protect some but not all materials generated by scientists receiving federal grants. Interests affected by disclosure and nondisclosure are analyzed and solutions are suggested. (Available from: Box 7, Columbia University School of Law, 435 W. 116th St., New York, NY 10027, $6.00.) (MSE)

Discusses the nature of physics by examining what physicists do in relation to what mathematicians, chemists, and biologists do. Also discusses the future of physics and physics education, focusing on four frontiers waiting for a breakthrough. These include high energy, many degrees of freedom, life, and zero-time frontiers. (JN)

Discusses a 20-year period in British geology (1820-1840), focusing on a theory proposed by Reverend William Buckland in his "reliquiae diluvianae of Relics of the Flood." Indicates that this flood theory, the centerpiece of modern creationism, was disproved by professional clergymen who were also geologists, scientists, and…

The study looked at the potential of the Draw-a-Scientist Test (DAST) as a quick, reliable method of assessing elementary school children's images of scientists. Two schools were chosen from very different environments in Western Australia. Results indicated that the DAST is potentially useful to assess global images. (MP)