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  1. Breathtaking Science

    A small region within the brainstem creates the normal breathing rhythm.

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  2. Earth

    Hawaii’s Hated Frogs

    Wildlife officials in Hawaii are investigating unconventional pesticides to eradicate invasive frogs—or at least to check their advance.

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  3. Earth

    Mapping with GRACE

    Global gravity maps compiled from data painstakingly gathered during the last 30 years have now been rendered obsolete by a pair of satellites that were launched just last March.

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  4. Humans

    Cold Comfort

    A futuristic play of cryogenic proportions.

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  5. Humans

    Cold Comfort

    A futuristic play of cryogenic proportions.

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  6. Science News of the Year 2002

    A review of important scientific achievements reported in Science News during the year 2002.

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  7. Science News of the Year 2002

    A review of important scientific achievements reported in Science News during the year 2002.

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  8. Physics

    Getting Warped

    While museum displays such as simulations of warped space-time acquaint visitors with the ideas behind Albert Einstein's scientific discoveries, other galleries of artifacts, letters, and even film footage reveal the multifaceted man that Einstein was.

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  9. Math

    Drama in Numbers

    Several mathematics-rich stage productions of the last few years have not only captivated mathematicians but also attracted diverse and enthusiastic audiences.

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  10. Math

    Drama in Numbers

    Several mathematics-rich stage productions of the last few years have not only captivated mathematicians but also attracted diverse and enthusiastic audiences.

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  11. Math

    The Power of Partitions

    Writing a whole number as the sum of smaller numbers springs a mathematical surprise.

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  12. Physics

    Connect the Dots

    Transforming sunlight into electricity by means of quantum dust.

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