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What a nerve

Article Abstract:

The first agricultural research station was established in 1843 by John Bennet Lawes in Rothamsted, north of London. The use of ground-up bones as fertilizer was studied.

Author: Burke, James
Publisher: Scientific American, Inc.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 2000
Agricultural research

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Not Nelson's obelisk

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The design and manufacture of the statue of Admiral Nelson in Trafalgar Square, London, England, was influenced by several processes discovered earlier. The connections of wax models, a pyrometer and the Amazonian water lily are described.

Author: Burke, James
Publisher: Scientific American, Inc.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 2000
Analysis, Monuments, Statues

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Class acts

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An extensive tracing of connections between educator Thomas Hill and Joseph Priestley, in 18th and 19th century England, is presented. In addition, Hill was the father of Rowland HIll, who invented the postage stamp in 1840.

Author: Burke, James
Publisher: Scientific American, Inc.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 2001
Achievements and awards, British history, Priestley, Joseph, Hill, Thomas

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Subjects list: United Kingdom, History
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