Latest Thermometer Stories

How does the bacterium Shigella—the cause of a deadly diarrheal disease—detect that it's in a human host? Ohio University scientists have found that a biological "RNA thermometer" monitors whether the environment is right for the bacterium to produce the factors it needs to survive within the body, according to a study published May 21 in the journal PLOS ONE. The scientists have been seeking more information about the genetic pathways of Shigella in the hope of finding new treatment...

EVERETT, Wash., Jan. 7, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Fluke Corporation introduces the Fluke(®) VT02 Visual IR Thermometer, a troubleshooting camera with an infrared heat map. Until now, electricians and industrial, HVAC, and automotive technicians have had to choose between single-point infrared thermometers and high-resolution thermal imagers (infrared or "IR" cameras). The Fluke VT02 Visual IR Thermometer fills the gap, for when a single-spot temperature reading isn't enough and a...

LOUISVILLE, Ky., Oct. 15, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Dorel Juvenile Group (DJG), a division of Dorel Industries Inc. (TSX: DII.B, DII.A) and the nation's largest juvenile products maker, today announced the launch of Safety 1(st) Advanced Solutions(TM), the most innovative line of infant and toddler health and grooming products. Each product contains custom educational materials developed by the AAP, providing today's parents with superior Safety 1(st) products and expert...

Lee Rannals for redOrbit.com - Your Universe Online Meteorologists have ended an 80-year debate over where and what the hottest temperature ever recorded on Earth was. Back in the summer of 1913, temperatures soared to a scorching 134 degrees Fahrenheit in Death Valley, California, setting a record as the world's hottest temperature. However, less than 10 years later, on September 13, 1922, reports came in of a 136.6 degree Fahrenheit temperature being recorded in El Azizia, Libya....

The new QuickMedical Heightronic Digital Stadiometer has set new sales records for the company. The Heightronic was selected by the CDC, NHANES IV and approved by many pharmaceutical companies for clinical studies. Issaquah, WA (PRWEB) August 28, 2012 According to QuickMedical, the new Heightronic Digital Stadiometer utilizes the same electronic sensor system scientists use for critical height measurements. The Heightronic stadiometer gives you a quick digital readout that's accurate...

EVERETT, Wash., May 30, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Fluke Corporation, the global leader in portable electronic test and measurement technology, introduces the new Fluke® 62 Max and 62 Max+ Infrared Thermometers. These rugged, accurate, easy-to-use test tools are dust, water and drop resistant, making them ideal for the harsh conditions faced by technicians in electrical, service, HVAC, process, industrial and facilities maintenance applications. To view the multimedia assets associated...

Joshua Kelly for Redorbit.com Red Orbit Meteorologist Joshua Kelly examines what makes up a weather station and how each instrument works. Here is a list of what type of equipment associated with a weather station. 1. Barometer: The barometer’s purpose is to measure outside air pressure. Air pressure can be recorded in MB or INS of mercury. Here is an example of each. -- 1013MB  or 29.92INS these are referred to as standard pressure of the atmosphere, when the numbers are lower...

Heat-related deaths among football players across the country tripled to nearly three per year between 1994 and 2009 after averaging about one per year the previous 15 years, according to an analysis of weather conditions and high school and college sports data conducted by University of Georgia researchers. The scientists built a detailed database that included the temperature, humidity and time of day, as well as the height, weight and position for 58 football players who died during...

FREEHOLD, N.J., Feb. 28, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Aginova Inc., a sensor technology company, announced today it is launching several temperature probes for food inspection, for K-12 education and for cooking, especially grilling and BBQ. All the iCelsius probes use your iPad to measure temperature. It turns the iPhone, iPad or iPod touch into a digital thermometer. The app downloaded from the App Store will read the temperature, create graphs, set up alerts, store data, email graphs and...

SOUTHBOROUGH, Mass., Dec. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- For parents, knowing how to take a child's temperature the correct way and whether environmental factors like sweat or drafts affect the accuracy of results can be a guessing game. The new Vicks® Behind Ear Thermometer (V980) takes the guesswork out of measuring for fever, restoring confidence to parents and peace of mind. Using patented technology, the Vicks® Behind Ear Thermometer features rapid 1-second readings and is...