The first stories of its existence reached scientific circles in 1818.

Response to the new legislation in scientific circles has been mixed.

The book was well received, although not uncontroversial, within scientific circles.

The paper was celebrated in scientific circles, he said, but his daughter brought him down to earth.

That seems to be the opinion of me in every scientific circle in which I've moved.

But to many in scientific circles, the center's reputation by 1980 was mediocre.

He often accepted visitors from scientific circles in his parish.

They have made a considerable contribution to the science and the image of this country in international scientific circles.

The work aroused deep skepticism in medical and scientific circles.

You must realize, however, that I was in no position to reach into their governmental or scientific circles.