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)

Discusses the ethical and sociopolitical problems arising from "manufactured technology." This technology is produced by a new proletariat of scientists, engineers and technical assistants using their working capacity to generate knowledge and convert it into a commercial commodity essential to the production and marketing of goods and services…

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,…

The purpose of the study is to obtain as much relevant information as possible concerning the functioning of page charges for the publication of scientific papers and to present this information in a form useful to both government agencies and the scientific community. The procedure developed for the study required the collection of information…

This report is written in English and French and presents the results of a survey of scientific and technical manpower, expenditures for research, and experimental development for most nations in the world. The data were gathered from 1966 to 1967 by questionnaires and have been presented in three tables. Table 1 presents data for each country on…

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…

Divides the components of the energy crisis into those which demand immediate, moderate term, and long term research efforts. Delineates specific topics in each category and solicits physicists' efforts in these areas. (CP)

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)

Provides a biography of Bell's life with particular emphasis on his scientific contributions. (CP)

Discusses Newton's assignment of a complex hierarchical structure to matter, and his postulation of the existence of various forces associated with the particles of matter. (MLH)

Discusses current concerns and criticisms relating to the leadership and policies of the National Institutes of Health. (JR)

Extremely productive researchers tend to have a larger number of informal contacts with other scientists than do most members of their specialty. (AL)

As physics becomes more and more specialized, the task of the professional science writer in interpreting discoveries and research in physics for the public becomes very difficult. A professional journalist explains how he meets this challenge. (LC)

Purpose: 1) to trace the origins of large interdisciplinary team scientific research; 2) to examine its multipurpose institutions or laboratories; 3) to estimate the capacity of this scientific style to launch breakthroughs for the progress os science; and, 4) to speculate on the future of team research. (Author/SE)