#historical-science

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Environment
fromNature
1 month ago

When artificial lightning strikes

Historical Nature archive content from 50 years ago addresses electrical safety hazards and peacrab color changes at dusk.
Science
fromNature
9 months ago

A natural nuclear reactor

Fission chain reactions and light manipulation of silver compounds provide historical and scientific insights.
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
1 year ago

Seances, Eclipses and Automatic Car Washes from Scientific American in 1925

According to SciAm's April 1925 article on the subject, the weather was pristine for eclipse viewing. The article details some eerie visual effects seen during the eclipse.
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