Magnetism Beyond Belief Reveals New Molecular Shape Clues
Scientists explore gigantic magnets to probe crystal and molecular structure. French Academy adds a massive electro magnet while other devices claim high field stability and low energy cost enabling studies of matter at extreme temperatures and potential biological applications.
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French Academy of Science
Electra
In & Laboratories
Paul B Klopsteg
Count Mirzaere
Vanity Cigarette Case by Wendell M Rauch
A New York man, Wendell M Rauch, designs a two section vanity case for cigarettes and cosmetics. One end holds a cigarette compartment with a mirror facing inward, the other a dish for rouge and powder, linked by a hinged cup shaped lid that snaps shut with a securing projection. The lid also provides space for an eyebrow pencil or similar item. A fine chain attaches to the outer cup shaped lid.
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New York
Wendell M. Rauch
Sleep on Stomach May Prevent Ear Infections
Dr George B McAuliffe of Cornell University Medical College argues in Weeks Science that early stomach sleeping could reduce middle ear infections in children. He explains infections arise mainly from the throat via the Eustachian tube, which could help prevent deafness if trained to sleep face down from infancy.
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George B. McAuliffe
Cornell University Medical Colllege
McAuliffe
Ear Tubes and Germ Flow in the Human Eustachian Tube
The text explains how pressure in the ear canal relates to head position. Standing upright places the ear end higher, guiding germs toward the throat, while lying face down alters the tube orientation. It notes germs from throat or nose can drain into the ear, especially in babies with shorter tubes.
New European Vegetables Attract Interest In America
Hygeia highlights radicchio zucchini and Swedish kohlrabi as fresh vegetables enjoyed abroad but rare in the U S The radicchio yields a large family supply with a 6 by 4 plot and successive sowings The zucchini yields small edible squash while large fruit is for seeds The kohlrabi is a cabbage turnip with bulb above ground and tender salads Escarole and the topepo are noted as salad ingredients The California State Teachers College study finds handwriting by gender with angular masculine and curved feminine patterns accurate about two thirds of the time
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America
Ethan H. Smith
Mr. Smith
United States
California State Teachers College At
San Dieco
Dudges
Wrist Support Device For Golfers Invented In Montreal Canada
Hugh Ff. Hansard of Montreal Canada invents a wrist support for golfers and polo players. The device uses a wide leather band around the wrist a narrow palm band with adjustable buckles and two check-straps to hold the hand while allowing backward and sidewise motion. It limits forward hand movement and can be put on and removed without reassembling.
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Hugh Ff. Hansard
Montreal
Canada
Camel Humps Misconception Debunked by Professor Pycraft
The article explains that the camel’s hump stores fat, not water, acting as a reserve for days of travel. It notes that both one and two hump variants deflate as food and water are used, while water storage occurs in stomach chambers, not the hump itself.
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W. P. Pycraft
London News
Asia
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