Detecting the earth's electricity
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Amateur scientists may be able to design their own electric field detector through the use of coaxially-mounted slotted metal disks. This home-built device follows the design of the traditional field mill in order to monitor various fluctuations in the earth's electrical field.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 1999
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Calibrating with cold
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The importance of calibrating a laboratory thermometer to ensure accurate temperature readings is emphasized. A procedure to calibrate such an instrument using alcohol, carbon dioxide and mercury is described.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 2000
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How to rear a plankton menagerie
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A description of the apparatus needed to rear plankton for animal food or for study is presented. The use of micro algae grow kits and liquid silicate solutions is discussed.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 2000
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