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Posted by: Nate Smith
Join the Science Reference Section in discovering digitized science collections from the Library of Congress on Tuesday November 15.
Posted in: History of Science and Technology, Lunchtime Lectures and Videos, Science
Posted by: Nate Smith
PSL season is upon us. Regardless of how you feel about pumpkins or spices, there's no denying that the molecule at the heart of all espresso-based beverages is quite remarkable.
Posted in: Chemistry, Cookbooks and Food, Science
Posted by: Nate Smith
This chemistry book from 1857 not only describes chemical reactions, it shows them with beautiful illustrations!
Posted in: Chemistry, Favorites From the Fifth Floor, History of Science and Technology, Science
Posted by: Nate Smith
Marine biologist, conservationist, and author Rachel Carson tirelessly lobbied on behalf of nature. Her efforts were a boon to the modern environmental movement.
Posted in: Heritage Months, Holidays, and Today in History, Science, Women's History
Posted by: Nate Smith
Early printed depictions of snowflakes are absolutely wild. Have you ever seen a snowflake in the shape of a eye?
Posted in: History of Science and Technology, Inventions, Science, Weather