Six articles describe issues which have arisen recently to influence the relation of science with the society. Unless serious thinking is given to the matter, the development of basic research in science might lose support from the public. (PS)

The biological research, of Gottfried Schatz at the University of Basel and Gunter Blobel at Rockefeller University, which explains a mechanism by which mitochondrial proteins are transported across membranes is described. Results indicate that the construction and heredity of mitochondria have surprising differences from other cell processes. (BT)

This is the first article of a two-part series on how research can help reduce the hazards of earthquakes. It deals with attempts to predict quakes so that people can get out of the way. (Author/HM)

Describes a tandem mirror concept for nuclear fusion. Its basic features is a solenoidal plasma plugged at both ends by "baseball magnets." Could become the basis for a future reactor. (GA)

Status reports on broad areas of Government-funded health research and research policy are briefly reviewed. (DT)

Describes recommended Department of Health, Education, and Welfare (HEW) regulations concerning the participation of institutionalized persons in behavioral research. (SL)

Reviews 1978 and 1979 estimates for federal funding for Research and Development obligations and outlays. Funding for the Energy Research and Development Administration (ERDA), the National Science Foundation (NSF), the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) are discussed in detail. (SL)

Contains a description of the organization of the Primate Research Centers and some of the research being conducted there. (CP)

An electrical engineer and phoneticist has taught himself to read voiceprints, spectrograms that display a plot of the sound frequency of speech against time. This technique may prove useful in training the deaf to read voiceprints or to mimic natural speech. (BB)

Reviews current theories concerning the physics of the sun. (SL)

Discusses the conflicting evidence and points of view presented by scientists involved in research on the nature of memory. The research of one group supports a chemical basis for memory, while the other group presents evidence supporting an electro-physiological basis. (JR)

Reviews current research being conducted to harness the energy of the sun. (SL)

Describes a study which indicates that one hemisphere of the human brain cannot adequately compensate for damage to the other hemisphere in ability to remember. (SL)

Describes the Solar Energy Research Institute (SERI) its growth, mission, and projected future role. (SL)

Reviews the Science Talent Search scholarship program which rewards scientific research efforts of secondary students. Also includes a description of this year's ten top winners and their projects. (SL)