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)

This article calls for a more intimate relation between industry and academia. It discusses the essential features of the U.S. research and development system, looking at characteristics of industrial research and of academic research as they might affect a partnership. (author/BB)

Reports the views on the likely trends in physics research expressed by three leading physicists at the dedication of a physics building for New York University. (AL)

The main focus of YpsychologicalI research ought always to be the discovery of simple laws; these may or may not lead to new measures." Discusses types of psychological laws, psychological measurement, and experimental designs to test qualitative laws. (Author/AL)

Argues that as well as obtaining a subject's informed consent a researcher is ethically obliged to furnish financial protection to research subjects. Discusses possible methods of insurance. (EB)

Cooperation among scientists in the Western Hemisphere will be facilitated by the formation of the Coordinating Committee of the Associations for the Advancement of Science in the Americas. The committee's purposes are (1) to unite the American scientific community, to serve the development of the nations and the well-being of their peoples; (2)…

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