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Podcast: Science Quickly
Episode: Scientific American in 1925: Solar Eclipses, Seances and Some Strange Inventions
Description: We’re taking a break from our usual weekly news roundup to do a little time travel. In 1925 Scientific American covered a total solar eclipse that featured some surprising solar shadow play and a prediction about today’s eclipses. Plus, we review some long-gone sections of the magazine that tried to verify mediums and show off zany inventions!Recommended reading:You can read more from our archives here: https://www.scientificamerican.com/archive/issues/ E-mail us at [email protected] if you have any questions, comments or ideas...