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Joukowsky Institute for Archaeology
Joukowsky Institute for Archaeology & the Ancient World
Brown University
Box 1837 / 60 George Street
Providence, RI 02912
Telephone: (401) 863-3188
Fax: (401) 863-9423
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It is significant to note that modern science has found several uses for the magnifying glass.
IBM engineers exploiting the burning properties of the magnifying glass to harness solar power: http://www.ibm.com/news/us/en/2008/05/2008_05_16A.html
Astronomers utilizing a technique of observation analogous to a magnifying glass: http://www.abc.net.au/science/articles/2008/02/15/2163700.htm?site=science&topic=energy