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KEPORTS ON THE STATP: OF SCIENCE. 



with simple apparatus — not only in the laboratories of medical schools, but 

 in ordinary practice, and researches of this character might also serve for 

 M.D. theses. The following subjects have also been suggested for experi- 

 mental researches. Appended to each subject is the name of one or more 

 members of the Committee who would undertake to advise those desirous 

 of working in one of the directions indicated : — 



Subject. 



1. The determination of body (rectal) 

 temperature under different conditions 

 of atmospheric temperature and moisture. 



2. Kacial variations in temperature. 



3. The relation of sunstroke to blood- 

 pressure. 



4. Racial variations in blood-pressure. 

 6. The physiology of skin secretion. 

 G. The effect of light on perspiration. 



Members willing to give Advice 



Dr. M. S. Pembrey. 

 Mr. J. Barcroft. 

 Dr. Fortescue Fox. 



Sir Lauder Bruuton. 



Professor \V. E. Dixon. 



One research has so far yielded suggestive results. The rectal tem- 

 peratures of the members of the King's College Second Boat have been 

 systematically taken before and after practice on several successive days. 

 The rise has been smaller in most cases than previous researches has indi- 

 cated. There would seem to be a considerable personal equation, as 

 shown by the temperature of two of the men — No. 5 and stroke. 



Changes in Temperature {Fahrenheit) induced by rouing. 



After May 28 the rowing was performed at temperatures varying 

 between 71° and 75° F. It is proposed to undertake similar observations 

 in the cold weather of the Lent Term. The Committee take this oppor- 

 tunity of expressing their thanks to the members of the crew who have 

 co-operated in this research. 



No progress has yet been made with the preparation of the biblio- 

 graphy mentioned in the first i-eport of the Committee. 



The Committee ask for reappointment, with a grant for secretarial and 

 incidental expenses. 



