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Editorial: The Citizen Scientist's Most Versatile Instrument

by Forrest M. Mims III

A few years ago George E. Hrabovsky and I were discussing the most important tool in the amateur scientist's toolbox. My vote was for the digital camera, and I listed many reasons why...

Forrest Mims' World of Science
by Forrest M. Mims III

Gallery: Portrait of a Jumping Spider by Aaron Muderick

Wanderings with Ralph Coppola

Mind of a Theorist: How Do We Model A Solar System? by George E Hrabovsky

Backscatter. Views and responses from TCS readers.

Mathematics Corner: Math Project #2: How does the consistency requirement of the number system lead to the real numbers?
George E Hrabovsky

Mathematics Corner: Introduction to the Fourth Year of this Column
George E Hrabovsky

Eye on the Sky: The March Sky by Paul CurtinI

"The Making of the Atomic Bomb" by Richard Rhodes (Touchstone, Simon & Schuster, 1986).

Reviewed by Mike Dziekan
Vice President Engineering, Connecticut Analytical Corporation

Liftoff! LABRats Takes Flight

2006 Citizen Science Conference Announced

Amateur Scientist Featured on PBS Spider Documentary

The Great Backyard Bird Count of 2006

The Original Aboriginal Amateur Scientist

Donald Sieber.

Mankind has come a long way since the days of the hunter-gatherer. We tend to forget that the legacy of our ancient ancestors is the abilities we share in the contemporary world.

The Sperling Files: Creating New Astronomical Computer Graphics and Animations

Norman Sperling

Can you make computer graphics and animations? Here are various novel astronomical demon -strations. Select a project from this wish-list. Research the astronomy. Create the animation or graphics.

Counting Black and White Pixels in a Digital Image

David R. Brooks, Ph.D.,
Research Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering and Mechanics
Drexel University

For her 8th grade science fair project, my daughter decided to examine the effect of changing tree canopy on the amount of solar energy reaching the ground. She wants to compare pyranometer (solar irradiance) data in an open area against data taken in a wooded area with deciduous trees.

In 1992 and 1994 two discoveries were made that have had a major impact on the scientific community. These finds, the Schaefer and Hebior mammoths, were discovered and excavated in Kenosha County, Wisconsin, through the efforts and skills of a number of individuals. More.

How to Prepare Abrasive Powders

Alvaro Amaro de Azevedo

Arrange about 200 g of washed dried sand and put it in a ball mill (see here or search here). Let it crush for one hour or so and then transfer the flour to a 200 ml glass.

Response to "Questions and Answers about Climate Change" by Forrest M. Mims III

Kevin T. Kilty

"What is going on here?" asks Forrest Mims (Editorial, TCS, 11 March 2005). Why do countless web sites all appear to present unbalanced views of climate change?". More.

Algorithms for Mental Conversion between the Fahrenheit and Celsius Scales

Robert A. Warren

Yes, quick mental conversions can be made between the Fahrenheit and Celsius scales, using the algorithms presented in this paper. But before these algorithms are presented, some background material is needed. More.

   
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