New Gadgets Bring Everyday Solutions to Hand
A flat can brush holder with removable cover stores brushes between jobs and seals solvent to prevent evaporation. Stronger magnets reduce size and weight of instruments. A pilot seat for model airplanes simulates control via electric impulses and wind. A photoelectric eye traces patterns with a secondary pointer or cutter. A blotter-coated pen cap prevents ink loss. A dry shaver with built in lamp lights facial areas for shaving. For more, send a stamp for Gadget Bulletin 84 to Science Service in Washington DC.
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Science Service
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Washington D. C
Glamour Girls of America Endure War Time Shortages
Dr Morton Mott Smith reports on wartime shortages affecting glamour in America. Bubble baths and perfumes face material cuts, essential oils from Europe decline, and synthetic options rise. Zippers and fasteners may vanish as copper zinc and nickel are diverted to defense needs, risking fewer ornaments and tighter clothing details.
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Morton Mott-Smith
Science Service
America
France
Italy
Philippines
Brazil
American Deserts Are Really Steppes, Scientist Says
Dr Wladimir Gorczynski at Scripps Institution of Oceanography argues that the so called deserts of southeast California and southern Arizona are steppes. He notes these areas host varied flora from tall cacti to sand verbena and contain reptiles, rodents and many animals when observed.
Made in America Christmas shifts toys toward home production
The article notes a defense minded 1941 Christmas focusing on American made glass ballsPlastic toys and fluorescent plastic Christmas trees are highlighted as new American products. It cites 1939 to 1940 production growth guiding households to craft toys from tin cans wood spools and other readily available materials while preserving beauty and family life.
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Mount Roan
Tennessee-North Carolina
Czechoslovakia
France
England
America
Europe
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Extension Service
Ella Gardner
Miss Gardner
Electroplating Baby Shoes Easy Household Experiment
An accessible guide explains copper electroplating on delicate items like baby shoes and bird feet. It covers preparing conductive surfaces with graphite, creating a series battery setup, dissolving copper sulfate, and using plaster to preserve shape, offering practical steps and safety notes for club experiments.
Science Club Formation in Local Area
A citizen inquiry invites readers to organize a Science Club in stores, schools, or neighborhoods. Guidance consists of writing to the newspaper’s Science Service at 1719 N St NW Washington DC for instructions on how to proceed.
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Science Service
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Washington, D. C
How Good Are the Seeds Phototropism and Germination Tests
An illustrated method uses blotters to test seed germination and temperature for optimal sprout conditions. A linked cardboard box project demonstrates tracking seed growth toward light, illustrating phototropism and practical club-based experiments.
Fish bite after blitz strikes in Britain says anglers
Anglers from several British clubs report better fishing the day after heavy air raids. They attribute this effect to loud explosions and thunder-like noises stimulating fish, while storms generally upset feeding.
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Britain
Soap Aids Color Fastness in Dyes for Cellulose Plastics
A small amount of soap added to dyes used for coloring cellulose plastics enhances color fastness and resistance to scours and treatments, improving durability of the colored products.
Don’t Buy Ground Pine Decorations This Christmas
Science Service warns against buying wreaths and garlands made from ground pine as commercial gatherers strip habitats leaving exposed soil vulnerable to erosion. The article argues soils are precious and should not be sacrificed for holiday greens.
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Mee
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Tin Can Toys
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