Catching Cold for Science (May, 1938)
Catching Cold for Science
TO revolutionize present heating and air-conditioning methods, scientists are studying body heat radiation, methods of heat loss and skin sensitivity.
The photo below shows a human guinea pig, his feet in “ankle boxes,” where drafts of various temperatures, humidity and velocity, are played. Skin temperatures are recorded to determine just how much an individual can “take.”
Silly rabbit, colds are from viruses.
Comment by Myles — March 19, 2010 @ 9:06 am
I was going to post that, but the text of the article
doesn’t claim a connection to illness.
Comment by jayessell — March 19, 2010 @ 9:58 am