Q. I have a hand-carved barometer that is not in working condition. It 30 inches tall and is thought to be from Germany. What can you tell me about its history and value? – L.M. A. There are all sorts ...

STRASBOURG, France (Reuters) - Tapping a barometer to check the weather may become a thing of the past after the European Parliament on Tuesday adopted new rules to scrap the use of mercury and ...

Barometers are devices that measure atmospheric pressure (also known as “air pressure” or “barometric pressure”). You can use these readings to predict the weather. For instance, high pressure ...

Precious metals expert Michael Ballanger discusses recent moves in the stock market. As the month of October fades away and is replaced by the month of November, which represents the start of the ...

My antique mercury barometer and thermometer are both very accurate, but friends say they may be illegal to own. Is that possible? Mike Ward, Holmes Beach, Fla. Dear Mike, Your mercury barometer is a ...

ALTHOUGH chiefly intended for the use of seamen, this manual will be found of much service by anyone desirous of obtaining accurate information relating to the use of the barometer, and its connection ...

If you’ve experienced more headaches than usual lately, blame Washington, DC’s whipsaw weather: changes in barometric pressure may have contributed to your agony. And while it’s pointless to get mad ...

Euro-MPs took the pressure off the traditional British barometer today by voting down European Commission calls to ban the use of mercury in thermometers. The silvery liquid metal was targeted because ...

While there’s no shortage of options when it comes to getting the weather forecast these days, barometers allow you to do so with a bit more class and style than simply checking the weather channel.