United States or Singapore ? Vote for the TOP Country of the Week !
What does kitty have that people want?" He took the statue from his pocket and examined it closely, as he had done several times before. The bright sunlight disclosed nothing but a perfect bit of casting. He took out the pocket lens he carried for examination of specimens that might be useful in his hobby of microscopy, but magnification showed him nothing. It was a flawless job.
For years Descartes's idea of the function of this gland was held by many physiologists, and it was only the introduction of modern high-power microscopy that reduced this also to a mere mechanism, and showed that it is apparently the remains of a Cyclopean eye once common to man's remote ancestors.
By F.R. CAMPBELL, A.B., M.D. The cereals are subject to many diseases which retard their development, rendering them unfit for food, and even poisonous. The relation of unwholesome foods to the diseases of the animal body are now being thoroughly studied, recent advances in chemistry and microscopy contributing valuable aid to the prosecution of such investigations.
Being a freshman, I was to get in the way of lectures only anatomy, physiology, microscopy and osteology. This interpreted meant body, bugs, and bones. But I wanted to acquire medical lore rapidly, so I listened to every lecture that I could, whether it came in my schedule or not. Soon I began to manifest symptoms of every disease I heard discussed.
Hooke published, among other things, a book of plates and descriptions of his Microscopical Observations, which gives an idea of the advance that had already been made in microscopy in his time. Two of these plates are given here, which, even in this age of microscopy, are both interesting and instructive.
"Spike," said Jimmy. "Huh?" "Have you a thorough knowledge of chemistry, physics " "On your way, boss!" " toxicology " "Search me!" " electricity and microscopy?" "... Nine, ten. Dat's de finish. I'm down an' out." Jimmy shook his head, sadly. "Give up burglary," he said. "It's not in your line. Better try poultry-farming." Spike twiddled his glass, abashed.
You have an idea that all a burglar needs is a mask, a blue chin, and a dark lantern. I tell you he requires a highly specialized education. I've been talking to these detective fellows, and I know. Now, take your case, you worm. Have you a thorough knowledge of chemistry, physics, toxicology " "Sure." " electricity and microscopy?" "You have discovered my secret."
It may be diffused as gas or concentrated as a world, but it is still the same matter. Matter is worthy of God's creation. Astronomy is awe-full; microscopy is no less so. Astronomy means immensity, bulk; atoms mean individuality. The essence of matter seems to be spirit, personality. It seems to be able to count, or at least to be cognizant of certain exact quantities.
"What is your name, witness?" inquired Mr. Balfour. "Albert Timms, at your service." "What is your calling, sir?" "I have at present the charge of a department in the School of Mines. My specialties are chemistry and microscopy." "You are specially acquainted with these branches of natural science, then." "I am, sir." "Have you been regarded as an expert in the detection of forgery?"
A birthday present of a microscope had turned his mind to technical microscopy when he was eighteen, and a chance friendship with a Holborn microscope dealer had confirmed that bent. He had remarkably skilful fingers and a love of detailed processes, and he had become one of the most dexterous amateur makers of rock sections in the world.
Word Of The Day