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 ...

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 ...

1644: Italian physicist Evangelista Torricelli demonstrates the principles of the mercury barometer, an instrument he invented the previous year. In 1641, Torricelli was working as an assistant to ...

If you’ve experienced more headaches than usual lately, blame Washington, DC’s whipsaw weather: changes in barometric pressure may have contributed to your agony. And while it’s pointless to get mad ...

Chicago Bears snap 10-game skid to finish 5-12. Brad Biggs’ 10 thoughts on a deeply disappointing season. Chicago Bears snap 10-game skid to finish 5-12. Brad Biggs' 10 thoughts on a deeply ...

If you've always dreamed of owning a stunning piece of British nautical history, now is your chance – but it won't come cheap. A barometer owned by the legendary Anglo-Irish explorer Ernest Shackleton ...

STRASBOURG, France (Reuters) - Tapping a barometer to check the weather may become a thing of the past after the European Parliament on Tuesday adopted new rules to scrap the use of mercury and ...

Justin Fields likely to be benched by Pittsburgh Steelers for Russell Wilson — but Chicago Bears still in a good spot to get a 4th-round pick Justin Fields likely to be benched by Pittsburgh Steelers ...