The first issue of the new *Journal of Chemical Physics*, published by the American Institute of Physics, features several significant papers. The journal caters to researchers working at the intersection of physics and chemistry, offering a broad scope of topics. Key contributions include Langmuir's extension of the phase rule for adsorption, Debye's work on electrolytic ion mass, G. N. Lewis' research on chemical bonds, Harkins and Jackson's spectroscopic study of organic compounds, and Pauling's research on helium molecule ions. The journal sets a high standard and is expected to be a valuable resource for both chemists and physicists. The World Petroleum Congress, organized by the Institution of Petroleum Technologists, will be held in London from July 19-25. Membership is open to anyone connected with or interested in the petroleum industry, with sessions at the Imperial College of Science and Technology. The congress will feature technical papers, an exhibition, films, and social events. Foreign delegates from major oil-producing countries are invited, making it a significant international event for the petroleum industry. In his presidential address to the Royal Meteorological Society, Prof. S. Chapman discussed "Atoms, Molecules and the Atmosphere." He highlighted the importance of molecular structure in upper-atmospheric physics, covering excitation, ionization, dissociation, and particle impacts. The address also touched on atmospheric phenomena like aurora spectra and oxygen dissociation in the upper atmosphere. After a period of decline following the revolution, Russian Gypsy music has been revived, emphasizing its racial peculiarities. The Ethnographical Department of the Russian Museum in Leningrad has formed a gypsy choir, including both town and nomad Gypsies, performing traditional and modern Gypsy music. Similar efforts are underway in Moscow, with a gypsy studio attached to the State Theatre of Moscow. The National Birth Control Association released its second annual report for 1931-32, detailing its active work and economic impact. The association has provided speakers for various organizations and conducted investigations on spermicides, contraceptive devices, and birth control statistics. Local authorities have decided to offer birth control advice within the Ministry of Health guidelines.The first issue of the new *Journal of Chemical Physics*, published by the American Institute of Physics, features several significant papers. The journal caters to researchers working at the intersection of physics and chemistry, offering a broad scope of topics. Key contributions include Langmuir's extension of the phase rule for adsorption, Debye's work on electrolytic ion mass, G. N. Lewis' research on chemical bonds, Harkins and Jackson's spectroscopic study of organic compounds, and Pauling's research on helium molecule ions. The journal sets a high standard and is expected to be a valuable resource for both chemists and physicists. The World Petroleum Congress, organized by the Institution of Petroleum Technologists, will be held in London from July 19-25. Membership is open to anyone connected with or interested in the petroleum industry, with sessions at the Imperial College of Science and Technology. The congress will feature technical papers, an exhibition, films, and social events. Foreign delegates from major oil-producing countries are invited, making it a significant international event for the petroleum industry. In his presidential address to the Royal Meteorological Society, Prof. S. Chapman discussed "Atoms, Molecules and the Atmosphere." He highlighted the importance of molecular structure in upper-atmospheric physics, covering excitation, ionization, dissociation, and particle impacts. The address also touched on atmospheric phenomena like aurora spectra and oxygen dissociation in the upper atmosphere. After a period of decline following the revolution, Russian Gypsy music has been revived, emphasizing its racial peculiarities. The Ethnographical Department of the Russian Museum in Leningrad has formed a gypsy choir, including both town and nomad Gypsies, performing traditional and modern Gypsy music. Similar efforts are underway in Moscow, with a gypsy studio attached to the State Theatre of Moscow. The National Birth Control Association released its second annual report for 1931-32, detailing its active work and economic impact. The association has provided speakers for various organizations and conducted investigations on spermicides, contraceptive devices, and birth control statistics. Local authorities have decided to offer birth control advice within the Ministry of Health guidelines.