Discusses the various views on Galileo's demonstration of free fall. Cites several historians' accounts of early free fall experiments and Galileo's contributions to knowledge in this area. (TS)

The article reports some contributions to physical-organic chemistry made by James Bryant Conant. Several chemical mechanisms which he postulated are shown to be true. (CP)

Suggests that it is the social responsibility of scientists and engineers to correct the vast and dangerous misconceptions about themselves, for there is a real danger that festering anti-scientism could eventually destroy science. Although political processes are used to decide community choices, scientific literacy is a continuing necessity. (AL)

Involvement of individual systematists and their professional organizations in the development of meaningful environmental curricula" at all levels is seen as essential, for systematics is immensely relevant to the solution of environmental problems." (Author/AL)

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)

While scientific progress has developed toward interdisciplinary and broad-scope technologies, information resources have become increasingly fragmented and specialized. What is needed is more attention to the intellectual input and output of information systems, focusing on actual user needs. (2 references) (Author/NH)

The unresolved problem of titles with their attendent effect on professional status in the field of librarianship is discussed at length. (NH)

Presents the five recommendations of the National Science Board in its fourth annual report to Congress. The report, The Role of Engineers and Scientists in a National Policy for Technology,'' calls for a strong commitment to the technologies of peace and is available from the United States Government Printing Office. (PR)

Considers the contributions of Rene Descartes, mathematician and philosopher, to the evolution of physics, particularly his theory of the nature of the universe. (PR)

A survey conducted by the American Chemical Society shows that chemists' salaries are increasing at a lower rate than in the recent past, that salaries tend to level off after 25-30 years experience, and that women chemists earn substantially less than men. (CP)

Essay which considers the changing and unchanging aspects of science and then discusses the education of scientists in this context. (LS)

Discusses the nature of science, its values and methodology, and compares the scientist with the artist. Describes the interplay of science and the arts in culture. (EB)

The history of science is replete with instances of disappointed, disgruntled, and frustrated scientists who have felt and complained that their ideas have been stolen or ignored until someone else came up with the same. Conversations have been recorded, correspondence uncovered, and public debates conducted on questions of priority. (Author/TS)