Portland State barometer reaches for the sky, and the record books Discarded glass pipes, off-the-shelf trusses and a vision propelled PSU instrument tech Tom Bennett to build a 40+foot barometer in ...

Most people walk past antique barometers at estate sales without a second glance. They see an old wooden instrument on a wall and move on. That's a mistake that serious collectors have quietly ...

John Carlsen has more than a decade of experience testing and reviewing home tech products, with a major focus on smart home security. He earned his BS in journalism from Utah Valley University. In ...

I don't know about you, but I've been a regular watcher of the local TV news for decades. The news and sports are well and good, but the weather forecast is always the main event. When the temps start ...

Q. I have a hand-carved barometer that is not in working condition. It 30 inches tall and is thought to be from Germany. What can you tell me about its history and value? – L.M. A. There are all sorts ...

Barometer: An instrument that measures air pressure. There are two general kinds: mercurial (accurate and never in need of recalibration) and aneroid (less accurate; requires occasional recalibration) ...

A PORTABLE barometer made by the well-known clockmaker Daniel Quare (1649-1724) has been lent by Mr. K. Meyrick, of Corbridge-on-Tyne, to the Science Museum, South Kensington. The barometer is an ...