instruments

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To determine where earthquakes begin, seismologists examine the travel times of different seismic waves recorded by instruments at the surface.

From Science Daily • Jun. 3, 2026

In his Boulder lab chock full of instruments, Kyle McMillan -- a PhD candidate in atmospheric chemistry -- is working to better understand what happens in the clouds.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

Near-cash instruments like ultrashort bond funds yield even higher but won’t be hurt badly if interest rates continue to rise.

From Barron's • May 30, 2026

Harding noted that he began playing instruments as a child in three local orchestras near where he grew up, and was eager to share his appreciation for music education.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

The more than nineteen thousand recovered objects have provided invaluable insights into topics ranging from previously unknown methods of ancient naval warfare to the earliest history of musical instruments.

From "Shipwrecked!" by Martin W. Sandler