Examined are the status of, and potential for, university-industry research partnerships in science and engineering to enhance basic research and stimulate industrial innovation. The current and prospective roles of the federal government in stimulating such relationships are reviewed and discussed. (Author/CS)

Presents a discussion of the development of basic research in the U.S. since World War II. Topics include the creation of the federal agencies, physics and astronomy, chemistry, earth science, life science, the environment, and social science. (BB)

Some results of the skylab missions and ways in which man has optimized the scientific return are discussed. (Author/RH)

Argues that for better efficiency, ideas of all scientists should be pooled and made use of in further research. (PS)

Objective variables provided a good approximation of the faculty ratings of physics graduate programs reported in Cartter's Assessment of Quality in Graduate Education published in 1966. Stepwise multiple discrimination and spatial configuration analysis techniques were used. (AL)

Describes research on synergistic effects of alcohol and other drugs, particularly barbiturates. Proposes biochemical mechanisms to explain alcoholics' tolerance of other drugs when sober, and increased sensitivity when drunk. (AL)

Traces the history of the molecular approach to biology from the late 19th century. Describes the development of investigatory techniques as well as of knowledge of molecular structure. (EB)

Stanford's problems are representative of issues that face major medical centers nationwide; that is, whether to emphasize biomedical research and the training of researchers or caring for patients and the training of physicians. (BB)

Reports on the proceedings of the Conference on the Participation of Women in Scientific Research. (SL)

Discusses the applicability and advantages of using yeasts as popular and ideal model systems for studying and understanding eukaryotic biology at the cellular and molecular levels. Cites experimental tractability and the cooperative tradition of the research community of yeast biologists as reasons for this success. (RT)