S/N/201. Is it fair to say that popular science is just a simplified version of real science? What are the implications of this assertion?

The paper looks at the nature of popular science arguing whether it is a distortion or a simplification of real science. The concept of scientific literacy is discussed; adaptations of real science by popular science are considered; the attitudes of the scientific community towards science journalism are discussed. The educational potential of popular science is argued.

S/N/137. Life and achievements of Blaise Pascal

The paper examines the life of the French mathematician Pascal reviewing events of his biography and assessing his scientific accomplishments. The features of Pascal's Triangle are discussed.

P/N/92. Developments in medical practices over Spanish civil war

The paper examines the new developments in medicine over the period of the Spanish Civil War in the areas of blood transfusion and blood banks, field surgery, triage system in first aid, anti-shock treatment, treatment of open war fractures, wounds in the skull, hygiene, note taking, etc.

S/N/29. To what extent was there a medical profession in the Roman world?

A paper looking at Medicine in the Roman Empire between c.500BC and c.500AD with emphasis on the high empire, the reign of M.Aurelius and Galen's role as a physician as well as teaching and practice of medicine. The paper also looks at the social status of doctors and to what extent a homogeneous medical profession can be said to have existed.

P/N/69. Ancient Indian medicine

The paper looks at ancient Indian medicine from Atharva Veda to Ayurveda discussing its philosophic, psychological and clinical aspects; the influence of Indian epic on medical practices; the trends in medical thinking; the purposes of treatment, etc. The impact of Buddhism on medical practices is highlighted.