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  1. 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 […]

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  2. 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 […]

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  3. 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.