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- Humans
From the November 8, 1930, issue
alt=”Click to view larger image”> TORCH OF STEEL CUTTER HASTENS SKYSCRAPERS A touch of beauty found in the erection of the steel frame for the world’s tallest structure is presented on the front cover as a photographic study of a steel-cutting torch at work. The picture was taken by Lewis W. Hine of Hastings-on-Hudson. With […]
- Humans
From the November 1, 1930, issue
alt=”Click to view larger image”> ADMIRAL TAYLOR CHOSEN FOR HIGHEST AWARD OF ENGINEERS The John Fitz Medal Board of Award has chosen Rear Admiral Watson Taylor, U.S.N., retired, for the highest award for professional distinction the engineering profession of America will confer during 1931. In summing up Admiral Taylor’s accomplishments, the Board cites outstanding achievement […]
- Humans
From the October 25, 1930, issue
alt=”Click to view larger image”> STEAM ACCUMULATORS BOOST POWER IN BERLIN Six hundred tons of steam stored under 190-pounds-per-square-inch pressure in huge steel cylinders help Berliners ride the trams to and from work and burn lights in the early morning. These cylinders are the new steam accumulators at the Charlottenburg power station, which are attracting […]
- Physics
Snowflake Central
Stunning photos, fascinating historical material, and an informative snowflake physics primer highlight this Web site, which is devoted to natural and designer snow crystals. Assembled by Caltech physicist Kenneth G. Libbrecht, the site includes tips on how to photograph snow crystals and spotlights efforts to study how snow crystals form. Go to: http://www.its.caltech.edu/~atomic/snowcrystals/.
- Humans
Genetic Artistry
To see how some artists portray the promise and perils of the Human Genome project, check out the Web sites of artists who use depictions of DNA or chromosomes, create images from genetically engineered bacteria, or take advantage of gene-mapping technology to express their ideas. Additional information about these artists can be found in the […]
- Humans
From the April 1, 1933, issue
BEER AND BREAD HAVE BEEN COMPANIONS SINCE PHARAOHS Beer and bread have been companions on man’s tables since the remotest days of antiquity. The pharaohs of Egypt drank beer with their meals, and the kings of the Babylonian city-states maintained great brewing establishments in their palaces and temples, for the pay of their servants and […]
- Math
Celebrating Artful Math
This year’s “Mathematics Awareness Month” focuses on interactions between mathematics and art. The associated Web pages feature essays, images, and more, all devoted to striking examples of highly creative activities in math and art. Go to: http://mathforum.org/mam/03/
- Earth
Undersea Mountain Descent
Join an international expedition in exploring an underwater mountain in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. Twice-weekly dispatches highlight the scientific team’s findings for the duration of the expedition from Nov. 14 to Dec. 14. Hosted by the Scripps Institution of Oceanography, the expedition’s Web site also includes colorful diagrams illustrating various geological concepts and […]
- Chemistry
Artistic Elements
Providing an unusual perspective on the chemical elements, the Chemistry Societies’ Network presents a stunning visual tour of the elements (109 in all) as seen through the eyes of artists. Pick an element, from hydrogen to meitnerium, to see the image it suggested to an artist and, as a bonus, learn a little about the […]
- Earth
Energy-Saving Stars
This Web site documents progress in a program set up by the U.S. Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Agency to encourage companies to reduce the energy consumed by their products. More than 3,000 companies have participated in efforts to cut emissions of carbon dioxide and lower energy costs for consumers. Site visitors can find […]
- Planetary Science
Red Planet
The imaging team of NASA’s Mars Global Surveyor spacecraft has doubled the number of Mars pictures available to the public with the release of a new archive of photos. The archive contains all the pictures that were taken by Mars Global Surveyor from September 1999 through February 2000 and includes the images that were taken […]
