Summarized are sessions of the conference, sponsored by the National Archives in cooperation with the History Department, University of Delaware, November 9-10, 1972. (JB)

Lithium carbonate is used in treatment of mental patients with manic-depressive disorders. (Author/DF)

The problem of observing a collision between two spaceships is utilized to illustrate the misuse of time dilation and length contraction, and the incorrect description of space-time coordinates in special relativity. (Author/DF)

A large scale exchange is suggested of successful pieces of written instructions and written material for students. Physics teachers should choose materials which are capable of direct assimulation by the pupils after very minor alterations and additions to suit each individual and locality. (DF)

Newton's contribution to measure a phenomenon quantitatively and explain results along the lines of mechanical philosophy has been accepted as a common approach of science. Describes many of the mathematical relationships based on these lines that Newton found about different phenomena. (PS)

The newest and most exotic manner in which stars die is investigated. A brief outline is presented, along with a discussion of the role supernova play, followed by a description of how the black holes originate, exist, and how they might be detected. (DF)

A discussion of Harvey's discovery of the circulation of blood illustrates that the contribution of the history of science can be logical as well as chronological. (DF)

The National Science Foundation is shifting financial support from the traditional inservice programs to a cooperative arrangement between the school or school system and the college or university. (DF)

Federal priorities and science policy are changing to reflect economic concerns. The pattern of federal R and D funding is also changing. (DF)

Describes the use of the pinhole camera as an aid for teaching about physical optics and optical instruments. (CP)