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EPISODE · Aug 3, 2021 · 8 MIN

Episode 158: This Day in Science August 2

from The Daily Bolt · host Dr. Jeff Tilley

On this day in 1695, a patent for a portable barometer was issued to a British inventor.  Such an invention was an important step towards our modern understanding of atmospheric pressure and weather systems.   Learn more in this podcast. Video of this podcast, including images of the portable instrument, is available on YouTube (search for 'The Daily Bolt'). 

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