Reviews the career and accomplishments of the physicist Paul Adrien Maurice Dirac, including a discussion of scientific concepts associated with Dirac. (JN)

Reviews development in electronics technology of digital computers, considering the binary number representation, miniaturization of electronic components, cost and space requirements of computers, ways in which computers are used, and types of computers appropriate for teaching computer literacy and demonstrating physiological simulation. (CS)

A description and short extract are given of a tabulated history of astronomy, in which particular emphasis is placed on the interaction of astronomy with various disciplines. (Author/SK)

Outlines advances in the microbial production of pharmaceuticals, including the manufacture of penicillin and other antibiotics, vitamins, hormones, alkaloids, antitumor drugs, and interferons. (CS)

Presents an overview of the field of industrial microbiology, providing historical backgrounds of scientific discoveries in the field and descriptions of industrially important microorganisms. Applied research in industry is also detailed, with mention of gene amplification, DNA recombination, pharmaceutical approaches, and detoxification and…

Traces the development of the field of industrial microbial genetics, describing a range of techniques for genetic programing. Includes a discussion of site-directed mutagenesis, protoplast fusion, and recombinant DNA manipulations. (CS)

Describes industrially important yeasts, molds, bacteria, and actinomycetes. Discussed in detail are microbial products, such as primary metabolites, secondary metabolites, enzymes, and capsular polysaccharides. Traces the historical background of human cell culture, mentioning recombinant DNA research and hybridization of normal mammalian cells…

A bibliography and short historical background are provided within this description of the integrated science thrust in science education. Detailed are the philosophy and methodology as outlined by FUSE, the Federation for Unified Science Education. (CS)