Early efforts in physiological research in the United States were produced by lone investigators working in laboratories funded by their own medical practices. In Europe, however, Claude Bernard and Carl Ludwig produced a new model of scientific research laboratories funded by the state that sought to develop the pursuit of biomedical research as…

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)

Discusses a report prepared by the American Association for the Advancement of Science, which concludes that the issues of scientific freedom and responsibility are inseparable. The report declares that scientific freedom is necessary for the advancement of knowledge, but that certain areas of research, such as that involving human test subjects,…

This paper analyzes the formation of a new scientific discipline with regard to the intellectual and social activities of scientists in such development. (HS)

Presents background information on Dixy Lee Ray, chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission, and on Elizabeth Scholtz, director of the Brooklyn Botanic Garden. (PS)

The demographics of academic science are changing with the increase in the number of doctoral level researchers who are excluded from the traditional faculty tenure track, but hold research posts on open-ended terms. (Author/BB)

Summarizes the discussions and research presented at the Lunar and Planetary Science Conference pertaining to the study of meteorites. (MR)

If the research councils in Britain--those agencies primarily responsible for the funding of research at universities--are forced to close their doors, the expenditure on research through government will decline. (HS)

Summarizes events of a conference on evolutionary biology in Chicago entitled: "Macroevolution." Reviews the theory of modern synthesis, a term used to explain Darwinism in terms of population biology and genetics. Issues presented at the conference are discussed in detail. (CS)

The Gordon Research Conferences were established to stimulate research in universities, research foundations, and industrial laboratories. The topics for the conferences are listed as well as the locations and scheduled presentations at each conference. (CS)

Reports the outcome of a meeting in which 21 of the world's more prominent scientists and philosophers of science attempted to analyze the creative process in science and medicine and explore ways in which scientific creativity might be taught. (JR)

This volume presents 34 autobiographical chapters from past issues of "Annual Reviews." These essays have been written by scientists active in all areas of research. Some examples are the following: "Musings of an Erstwhile Plant Pathologist" by F.C. Bawden, "Some Personal History and Reflections from the Life of a Biochemist" by John T. Edsall,…

This document provides a concise overview of current and historical interrelationships and patterns of national scientific and engineering resources. Major points of the report are: (1) research and development (R&D) expenditures in the U.S. are expected to reach $28.0 billion in 1972; (2) total R&D spending is estimated to rise 4.3% between 1971…

Discusses a summary of research pertaining to the Martian data from the Viking mission. This is a summary of some of the papers presented at the Lunar and Planetary Science Conference. (MR)

Discusses new experiments that are being designed to solve the solar neutrino problem and determine the power source of the sun. (HM)