The annual general meeting of the Chemical Society was held in London on April 19, chaired by Prof. W. N. Haworth. The meeting discussed a letter from N. Derzhavin, expressing concern over German crimes in Latvia, and the Council's sympathy for the American Chemical Society following the loss of a national leader. The Council also acknowledged the retirement of Mr. S. E. Carr and elected Prof. H. V. A. Briscoe as honorary secretary, along with several new members of the Council. Prof. Haworth also conveyed greetings to the Belgian, French, and Russian Chemical Societies. The Philosophical Magazine, celebrating its 150th anniversary, has changed its title to "The Philosophical Magazine, a Journal of Theoretical, Experimental and Applied Physics" to reflect its expanded scope. The journal has a long history, featuring papers by notable physicists like J. J. Thomson, Moseley, Bohr, and Rutherford. It remains a respected publication despite increased competition from other learned societies. A new theory of planetary origin, proposed by O. J. Schmidt, suggests that planets form when a star captures meteorites from meteorite clouds in the Milky Way. The theory aligns with astronomical observations but requires further validation until the original paper is published. The Fuel Research Organisation released an isovol map and an explanatory booklet detailing the volatile content of coal seams in South Wales. The map visually represents the distribution of different coal types based on volatile matter content, aiding in assessing coal quality. Further editions will be published as the survey progresses. The British Simuliidae, or 'black flies,' are represented by 19 species in Britain. Their larvae and pupae are aquatic, and adult females feed on blood. While they cause minor nuisance to humans, they significantly irritate horses and cattle, affecting their health and weight gain. A guide to these insects, "The British Simuliidae," by Dr. John Smart, provides detailed information for identification. In anticipation of the upcoming general election in Britain, Mr. D. Veale, registration officer at the University of Oxford, urges voters who have changed their addresses to update their electoral registration promptly to avoid last-minute complications.The annual general meeting of the Chemical Society was held in London on April 19, chaired by Prof. W. N. Haworth. The meeting discussed a letter from N. Derzhavin, expressing concern over German crimes in Latvia, and the Council's sympathy for the American Chemical Society following the loss of a national leader. The Council also acknowledged the retirement of Mr. S. E. Carr and elected Prof. H. V. A. Briscoe as honorary secretary, along with several new members of the Council. Prof. Haworth also conveyed greetings to the Belgian, French, and Russian Chemical Societies. The Philosophical Magazine, celebrating its 150th anniversary, has changed its title to "The Philosophical Magazine, a Journal of Theoretical, Experimental and Applied Physics" to reflect its expanded scope. The journal has a long history, featuring papers by notable physicists like J. J. Thomson, Moseley, Bohr, and Rutherford. It remains a respected publication despite increased competition from other learned societies. A new theory of planetary origin, proposed by O. J. Schmidt, suggests that planets form when a star captures meteorites from meteorite clouds in the Milky Way. The theory aligns with astronomical observations but requires further validation until the original paper is published. The Fuel Research Organisation released an isovol map and an explanatory booklet detailing the volatile content of coal seams in South Wales. The map visually represents the distribution of different coal types based on volatile matter content, aiding in assessing coal quality. Further editions will be published as the survey progresses. The British Simuliidae, or 'black flies,' are represented by 19 species in Britain. Their larvae and pupae are aquatic, and adult females feed on blood. While they cause minor nuisance to humans, they significantly irritate horses and cattle, affecting their health and weight gain. A guide to these insects, "The British Simuliidae," by Dr. John Smart, provides detailed information for identification. In anticipation of the upcoming general election in Britain, Mr. D. Veale, registration officer at the University of Oxford, urges voters who have changed their addresses to update their electoral registration promptly to avoid last-minute complications.