Sham lesion is the name given to a control procedure during a lesion experiment. In a sham lesion, an animal may be placed in a stereotaxic apparatus and electrodes inserted as in the experimental condition, but no current is passed, and therefore damage to the tissue should be minimal.
Meteorologists often work eight to 12-hour rotating shifts so that they can cover any meteorological event. The quintessential 9 to 5 work schedule is not common for meteorologists unless they are working in an administrative position, or at a facility with limited hours.
In these states, meteorologists earn average annual salaries that range from $95,320 to $114,650, which is well above the national average. Newscasters who report the weather but are not necessarily meteorologists earn annual salaries that range from $82,950 to $91,940, according to the BLS.