Describes briefly the works of the physicist including references to the concept of lubrication. Brief explanations of streamlining, turbulent motion of fluid particles, and method of determining the value of J constant are included. (PS)

This brief history of a living worker in the vineyards of documentation is acknowledge to be only a description of relevant aspects of a very active life and in no sense an assessment of his work. (Author)

Provides a list of birth dates of scientists born in January. Describes the use of these dates, displayed with the birthdays of students, to stimulate interest. (AL)

The article examines the significance that Alexander Graham Bell's attitude and actions had on the social and economic conditions experienced by deaf people during his lifetime and into the present. (CD)

A biographical account of the life and scientific contributions of Charles Wheatstone is presented. Besides his invention of the "wheatstone bridge", Wheatstone suggested the use of rotating mirrors for measuring small time intervals and spectroscopic analysis of metals. He also invented numerous devices in electric telegraph systems and…

Describes the attitude with which Lenin approached books and discusses authors and works significant in his life and their effect on him. (JB)

Fourteen people who knew Buckminster Fuller as students, neighbors, and co-workers offer remembrances of his personality. They remember especially his ability to communicate with and inspire people of diverse ages, educations, and backgrounds. (IS)