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Month: March 2020

Scientific illustration of SARS virus particles, a kind of coronavirus

Science Art: Colorized transmission electron micrograph of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) virus particles (orange) found near the periphery of an infected cell (green).

8 March 2020 grant 0

Scientific illustration of SARS virus particles, a kind of coronavirusClick to embiggen

A snapshot of SARS virus particles – the coronavirus responsible for Sudden Acute Respiratory Syndrome – taken at Fort Detrick, Maryland, the military … Read the rest “Science Art: Colorized transmission electron micrograph of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) virus particles (orange) found near the periphery of an infected cell (green).”

Forest fires boost bats.

6 March 2020 grant 0

Scientific American checks out how fire-prevention efforts are actually apparently hurting bat populations:

In California’s Sierra Nevada ecosystem, bats have adapted to occasional

… Read the rest “Forest fires boost bats.”

Some COVID-19 answers from Science News.

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Science News has started a vetted Frequently Asked Questions page about the virus that’s on everyone’s mind now. It’s located here, but the most fun question and answer… Read the rest “Some COVID-19 answers from Science News.”

China’s rover scoots around the dark side of the moon.

2 March 2020 grant 0

Science News is following the progress of China’s Chang’e-4 lander and Yutu-2 rover as they discover all sorts of new things about the layers of the moon’s farside – the part… Read the rest “China’s rover scoots around the dark side of the moon.”

Scientific Illustration of an electronic component, an amplifying receiver

Science Art: Amplifying Receiver, Sketch 1, April 1916

1 March 2020 grant 0

Scientific Illustration of an electronic component, an amplifying receiverClick to embiggen slightly

Electronics in 1916, from an article on making headphones for receiving radio transmissions in QST, the amateur wireless magazine of the The American Radio … Read the rest “Science Art: Amplifying Receiver, Sketch 1, April 1916”

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  • Dr. Jim Webb, astronomy professor and acoustic guitarist.
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