1. Knowledge and Appreciation Based on Understanding

   • John S. Rigden
   • Roger H. Stuewer

   Editorial 15 August 2012 Pages: 255 - 257

2. The Life and Work of Joseph Plateau: Father of Film and Discoverer of Surface Tension

   • Kristel Wautier
   • Alexander Jonckheere
   • Danny Segers

   OriginalPaper 15 August 2012 Pages: 258 - 278

   

3. Quantum Humor: The Playful Side of Physics at Bohr’s Institute for Theoretical Physics

   • Paul Halpern

   OriginalPaper 15 August 2012 Pages: 279 - 299

   

4. Ralph A. Alpher, Robert C. Herman, and the Cosmic Microwave Background Radiation

   • Victor S. Alpher

   OriginalPaper 15 August 2012 Pages: 300 - 334

   

5. Physical Sciences in Lisbon

   • Ana Simões
   • Maria Paula Diogo
   • Ana Carneiro

   The Physical Tourist 15 August 2012 Pages: 335 - 367

   

6. Book Notes

   • John S. Rigden
   • Roger H. Stuewer

   OriginalPaper 15 August 2012 Pages: 368 - 370

7. Book Reviews

   News 15 August 2012 Pages: 371 - 387