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I WANT SOMETHING TO SLIP ON MY FEET WHEN I AM FORCED TO REMOVE MY SHOES-----SOMETHING NEVER USED B-4---EASY TO SLIP ON AND OFF--THEN TOSS IN THE TRASH---ALSO CLEAN GLOVES ON EVERY TSA MEMBER WHEN PATTING ME FOR "SECURITY" REASONS" -- I WANT -- R E S P E C[...]
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Denise, that's a terrific job of documenting saddlebags oviposition, as well as the other species. You'll be interested to know that all 21 species of saddlebags (Tramea) all over the world oviposit in the same way and that the three species of another genus (Hydrobasileus) in Asia and Australia do[...]
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Excellent! A nice little video for beginners who are starting low on the learning curve. I'm not sure, though, the bullhorn contributes much.
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With the exception of chemicals produced for domestic use (primarily cleaning agents), all manufacturers/distributors of chemicals manufactured for commercial use or sold in “non-residential packaging” are required to supply their customers with MSDS documentation. Upon the first shipment of a chemical the supplier is required to provide the customer with[...]
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Also pretty cool.
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Blog: Doing Good Science
The gallery of science blogs over at Scientific American has a new offering that shows promise. Authored by Janet D. Stemwedel is an Associate Professor of Philosophy at San José State University, the focus of this blog is on training new scientists with an eye on ethics and working alongside other scientists. Read more [...]
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From Amateur Scientist to Entrepeneur
An interesting example of an amateur scientist in search of a marketable product, who succeeded Read more [...]
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Citizen Science Musings: Very Personal Science
Well, what a difference a week makes. Last Tuesday during a follow-up visit on a routine physical exam I received a disconcerting diagnosis from my physician. Read more [...]Thinking About Distance Education: Three Tips for Positive Online Communication
The rise and proliferation of online courses is one of the more significant developments of interest to the independent scientist. With courses offered both by conventional degree programs and for free, this represents an important resource for learners of all stripes. Guest blogger Jemima Lopez offers some tips for the online learner Read more [...]
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This Week at Hilton Pond: “Roadside Butterflies Of Costa Rica”
While off on our latest hummingbird banding expedition to the Neotropics, we arrived a few days ahead of our research team and got to spend some time chasing lepidopterans. Read more [...]Magnetometer Construction and Experimentation
The purpose of this project was to design and construct a torsion fiber magnetometer. My intent was to use the magnetometer to detect minute, transient disturbances in the local magnetic field. Read more [...]
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Arduino Part 3: Sending Data to Pachube
In this third and final portion of our Arduino introduction, we sign up for the Pachube service, get the Python code running and start pushing data into the cloud. Read more [...]
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Advice to a Budding Scientist
Scientist learn to ask really good questions! They also learn to to ask the right questions so they do not get the wrong answers. Read more [...]
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Getting to Know Arduino Part 2: Collecting Data
In part two we tackle the circuitry, add an Arduino library and get the code running on the device. At the end of this, you'll have JSON-encoded data streaming to your computer. Read more [...]
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Citizen Science Musings: Personal Science
In a thought-provoking post Seth Roberts explores a motive for doing non-professional science that is obvious in one sense, yet has somehow eluded discussion when we speak of amateur or citizen science. His neologism is "personal science", which he defines as, "Science done to help the person doing it." Read more [...]
