Analyzes more than 50 books and 14 periodicals for contributions to the history of physics. Recurring most frequently are topics in optics, ether, relativity, mechanics and atomic or nuclear physics although, historically, the works range from the 5th century B.C. to present times. (Author/CP)

Describes the initially ignored research performed in 1900 by Archibald Garrod concerning the link between heredity and biochemical reactions. (MLH)

Describes a four page paper written by S. Bose who helped found quantum statistics. The consequences of the paper to modern physics are presented. Contrasted are the scientific relationships of Einstein, Dirac, and Bose. (GH)

Points out the need for a greater awareness, among physicists, of medieval physical science. Reviews briefly and gives examples of notable achievements of the era and argues that the view of science of fourteenth-century nominalism has greater affinity to today's theoretical physics than that of the Scientific Revolution. (Author/GS)

Examines the observations and experiments conducted in the 18th century to detect and measure light pressure. The reception of these results reveals another scientific strategy besides confirmation and refutation, namely, estimation of parameters. (Author/GS)

Included in this bibliography are over 3,200 references to publications on Halley's Comet, its history, orbital motion, and physical characteristics, meteor streams associated with it, preparations for space missions to study it in 1986, and popular reaction to its appearances. Also cited are a few papers that, although they devote little…

The history of technology can be approached not only as a chronology of machine development and a study of artifacts, but also as a study of economic and social development. Although the emphasis in this document is on general histories of technology in the English language, many of the sources listed could be useful in compiling the histories of…

The author recounts the part he played in the research that led to the development of the atomic bomb. (JP)

Discusses the Franck report and the attempt by scientists to participate in national policy making during World War II. (BR)

A need is identified for stressing the developmental and interrelational aspects in secondary school science courses for all students, based on the contention that both science-prone and science-shy students will gain a greater understanding of how science affects our lives. (CR)

Discusses the funding of scientific research by the National Science Foundation (NSF) during the past 25 years. Reviews in general terms the types of broad research accomplished through NSF funds in various fields of science. (MLH)