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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.

Author: Carlson, Shawn
Publisher: Scientific American, Inc.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 1999
Measurement, Electric fields

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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.

Author: Carlson, Shawn
Publisher: Scientific American, Inc.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 2000
Maintenance and repair, Measuring instruments

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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.

Author: Carlson, Shawn
Publisher: Scientific American, Inc.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 2000
Growth, Plankton

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