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May 11, 2010

More Genius

Add to the list of expensive toys with lasers that I want. Figure 1: Micro Temp Digital Infrared Thermometer, Pro Model. $59.99 at Cabelas.c

By Jason G. Goldman

This article was published in Scientific American’s former blog network and reflects the views of the author, not necessarily those of Scientific American

Add to the list of expensive toys with lasers that I want.

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Figure 1: Micro Temp Digital Infrared Thermometer, Pro Model. $59.99 at Cabelas.com

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Jason G. Goldman is a science journalist based in Los Angeles. He has written about animal behavior, wildlife biology, conservation, and ecology for Scientific American, Los Angeles magazine, the Washington Post, the Guardian, the BBC, Conservation magazine, and elsewhere. He contributes to Scientific American's "60-Second Science" podcast, and is co-editor of Science Blogging: The Essential Guide (Yale University Press). He enjoys sharing his wildlife knowledge on television and on the radio, and often speaks to the public about wildlife and science communication.

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