Word: experimental
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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Professor Pickering is at present working upon an experiment for ascertaining the exact location of the pole. The instrument used consists of a stationary reflecting telescope with a plate holder suspended in the centre of the aperture upon a pendulum, to avoid any variations of the telescope which might arise...
At this point Professor Trowbridge performed some interesting experiments, and showed some equally interesting photographs to prove the existence of waves of electricity and their oscillatory motion. He then made a most significant experiment in induction, and explained how a man killed by an electric wire was in reality struck...
To those already familiar with Harvard customs the system of voluntary prayers needs no explanation or recommendation. To those, however, who are as yet strangers at Cambridge a word on this subject may be said. The system they will find here in vogue is of course new to them. They...
The society heretofore has been a kind of experiment, but a repetition of the success of the theatricals given last year, will put the society on a firm basis and insure its prosperity. The benefits derived from a society like the Conference are totally different from any which can be...
The Easter trip to be taken by the team next week can hardly be considered in the light of an experiment, although it is a new departure for Harvard nines. There can be no manner of doubt that the practice resulting from these games will prove of value to the...