Author proposes four steps utilizing the behavioral sciences to identify and resolve employee productivity problems. (Editor)

The evolution of Petroleum Abstracts,'' which was started in 1961, is described. The various methods used for retrieving are discussed. (5 references) (SM)

Analyzes trends in the research and development spending on the basis of a survey of chemical makers made by the Chemical and Engineering News. Indicates the presence of a modest upturn in 1973 in the basic chemical industry even in constant dollar terms. (CC)

Discusses some long-range aspects of energy resources and consumption, including the history of current energy crisis, resource and reserve estimates, and future of the energy industry. Indicates that the United States of American has enough fossil and nuclear fuel to last, respectively, for 500 years and a million years. (CC)

Article implies that the gathering pessimism concerning the beneficent impacts - actual and potential - of technology applied to social purposes might gradually be reversed by a more efficient and socially responsive application of technology. (Author)

Discusses the scope and the two braod divisions in the field of materials science. Indicates that the subject is becoming more and more important during this period of resources depletion. (CC)

Discusses the possible health hazards resulting from released nucleic acid of inactivated viruses, chlorinated nonliving organic molecules, and overestimated reliability of waste treatment standards. Suggests the recycle system use a dual disinfectant such as chlorine and ozone in water treatment. (CC)

Comments on The Potential for Energy Conservation,'' a study by the Office of Emergency Preparedness, emphasizing the coming dependence on foreign oil, and presses for government influence to encourage development of more efficient cars. (AL)

Describes turtles'' which are wheel-like learning gadgets attached to computers developed by the Artificial Intelligence Laboratory of M.I.T. (DS)

An effective way to learn science concepts and methodology is to work on actual problems which scientists try to solve in the laboratories. Describes an actual program of cooperation between school students and research laboratory in the community. Industries and laboratories generally welcome such cooperative projects. (PS)

The principal problem of the architect lies in satisfying the needs of his client. (CK)