The discovery of transistor action led to a surge in publications focusing on the physics, fabrication technology, and applications of transistors and related semiconductor devices. The journal *Solid State Electronics* (1960) was established to provide a platform for research in applied physics and technologies related to solid-state phenomena, including ferrimagnetism, ferroelectricity, and electroluminescence. The journal aims to complement *Physics and Chemistry of Solids* by covering more practical and applied aspects. The Petroleum Information Bureau's report on petroleum consumption and refinery production in Britain for 1958-1959 highlights a significant increase in oil consumption, rising by 17.5% to 36.5 million tons. Fuel oil consumption, motor spirit, propane, butane, and bitumen all saw substantial increases. The data underscores the growing demand for oil and the need for technological advancements to meet this demand, particularly in coal usage. Two recent papers in population genetics use electronic computers to study the frequency and distribution of self-compatible homostyled primroses. W. L. Bodmer's work shows that moderate homostyle frequencies do not increase over time, while high initial frequencies decrease, attributed to high cross-fertilization and potential viability issues. J. L. Crosby's study on the irregular distribution of homostyle frequencies among populations attributes these irregularities to random fluctuations and artificial models. Both studies emphasize the predictive value of electronic computers in understanding evolutionary changes. The Building Research Station of the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research has initiated investigations into the structural loading needs of modern factories. The final report, "Structural Loading in Factories," addresses the challenges posed by the increasing variety of equipment and suspended loads, which are not fully addressed by existing codes of practice. Proper consideration of these loading conditions is crucial for the adaptability and improvement of factory buildings.The discovery of transistor action led to a surge in publications focusing on the physics, fabrication technology, and applications of transistors and related semiconductor devices. The journal *Solid State Electronics* (1960) was established to provide a platform for research in applied physics and technologies related to solid-state phenomena, including ferrimagnetism, ferroelectricity, and electroluminescence. The journal aims to complement *Physics and Chemistry of Solids* by covering more practical and applied aspects. The Petroleum Information Bureau's report on petroleum consumption and refinery production in Britain for 1958-1959 highlights a significant increase in oil consumption, rising by 17.5% to 36.5 million tons. Fuel oil consumption, motor spirit, propane, butane, and bitumen all saw substantial increases. The data underscores the growing demand for oil and the need for technological advancements to meet this demand, particularly in coal usage. Two recent papers in population genetics use electronic computers to study the frequency and distribution of self-compatible homostyled primroses. W. L. Bodmer's work shows that moderate homostyle frequencies do not increase over time, while high initial frequencies decrease, attributed to high cross-fertilization and potential viability issues. J. L. Crosby's study on the irregular distribution of homostyle frequencies among populations attributes these irregularities to random fluctuations and artificial models. Both studies emphasize the predictive value of electronic computers in understanding evolutionary changes. The Building Research Station of the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research has initiated investigations into the structural loading needs of modern factories. The final report, "Structural Loading in Factories," addresses the challenges posed by the increasing variety of equipment and suspended loads, which are not fully addressed by existing codes of practice. Proper consideration of these loading conditions is crucial for the adaptability and improvement of factory buildings.