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

Six articles describe issues which have arisen recently to influence the relation of science with the society. Unless serious thinking is given to the matter, the development of basic research in science might lose support from the public. (PS)

Summarizes history and accomplishments of the Institute as a guide to where it is heading, and what it is doing for science. (DF)

Festivities to celebrate the 500th anniversary of the birth of Copernicus included many discussions on disturbing and tantalizing questions about science.'' (PS)

Examines the significance of Bruno's arguments from a scientific viewpoint. It is felt that even when correct in their conclusions, Bruno's scientific'' arguments do not exhibit any understanding of scientific reasoning or purpose. (DF)

The National Science Policy and Priorities Act of 1972,'' (S. 32) provides funds to retrain scientists and engineers and a program to put them to work creating systems to improve public services. (BL)

The three parts of this directory contain an historical and general description of the Special Libraries Association; the Association's officers committees, representatives, and council; and a listing of personal members arranged by various groupings. (NH)

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)

Several intriguing differences exist between the chemical profession and other scientific professions according to a National Science Foundation manpower review. These differences include more chemists working in industry and in R and D and fewer obtaining PhD's. Chemists also are less likely to receive government financial support for their work.…

Outlines the history of direct and indirect government support for science in Australia, the formulation of science policy, and the role of scientific advisors to the federal government. (AL)

Second in a series of articles outlining the history of the AIBS, describing the origins of the AIBS Bulletin and its conversion to BioScience. (AL)

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)

Presents the history surrounding the evolution of the second law of thermodynamics. Discusses Sadi Carnot's contributions, but also refers to those by Clapeyron, Thomson, Joule, Clausius, and Boltzman among others. (RR)