Working From Edison’s Lab: Background Images for Video Conferencing Tools
Posted by: Jennifer Harbster
A selection of images of Thomas Edison's Laboratory and Machine Shop to use in your next video conference call.
Posted in: Science
Category: Science
Celebrating Naturalist John James Audubon with Citizen Science
Posted by: Jennifer Harbster
To celebrate the birthday of John James Audubon on April 26, we learn the difference between birding and bird watching and how to become a citizen scientist.
Posted in: Heritage Months, Holidays, and Today in History, Science, Zoology
Happy 50th Birthday, Earth Day!
Posted by: Jennifer Harbster
There were plans around the globe to celebrate the 50th birthday of Earth Day on April 22 with the theme "climate action." However, with the worldwide spread of Covid-19, events have been canceled and new ones have gone digital for the first time.
Posted in: Guest Blog Posts, Heritage Months, Holidays, and Today in History, Science
Margaret Rossiter and the Matilda Effect
Posted by: Jennifer Harbster
A discussion on why there were so few biographies of women in science and how the Library of Congress is a treasure trove for many original and rare materials, invaluable for writing biographies of woman in science.
Posted in: Science, Women's History