Developing universities are called upon, not to emulate older established institutions, but to develop relevant new programs. (CP)

This essay describes how Francis Crick, ex-physicist, entered the field of biology and discovered the structure of DNA. Emphasis is upon the double helix, the sequence hypothesis, the central dogma, and the genetic code. (VW)

Physical scientists have a great voice in educational decisions and regard themselves as better equipped than nonscientists, including legislators, to make these decisions. (CK)

Discussion of (1) the scientific and theological attitudes prevalent when "On the Origin of Species was published and (2) the rhetorical approaches and devices Darwin borrowed from the works of predecessors. (RD)

After World War II, Allied policy toward German science became entangled with issues of reparations and programs at home instead of contributing to the positive reconstruction of Germany. The Americans, the British, and the Russians dealt with German scientists and research institutions in very different ways. (AM)

Traces development of UNESCO activities in support of archival systems and services from 1946 to present under both the Regular Programme and Budget and the Participation Programme. The origin, scope, character, and activities of the Records and Archives Management Programme (RAMP) initiated in 1979 are summarized. Forty-one references are cited.…

Lists references from biographical dictionaries, encyclopedias, books, and periodical literature that deal with the scientific achievements of women in the areas of physics and astronomy. This bibliography indicates where material can be located on the lives and contributions of these women scientists. (CS)

Presents arguments for monetary rewards and other forms of recognition by employers for inventions of employed inventors, particularly as the concept applies to stimulating innovativeness in America. Discusses the controversy of federally mandated compensation for employed inventors. The efforts of the American Chemical Society along these lines…

Presents some highlights on Einstein's life and his main contributions to physics. (HM)

Describes the development of the theory of relativity of Einstein and its influence on physics and mathematics. The philosophical meaning of relativity is also discussed. (HM)