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  1. Astronomy

    Peeling Back Orion’s Layers

    By studying the most detailed portrait ever assembled of the Orion nebula, astronomers hope to glean new insights about star birth throughout the galaxy.

    By Ron Cowen
  2. Math

    All Square

    Mathematicians nail down when it's possible to express numbers as the sums of squares.

    By Ivars Peterson
  3. Math

    The Limits of Mathematics

    Some mathematical facts can't be compressed into a theory because they are too complicated.

    By Ivars Peterson
  4. Humans

    From the February 29, 1936, issue

    Giant pandas on display, keeping organs alive, and light from the night sky.

    By Science News
  5. Health & Medicine

    West Nile Virus

    This Web site from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention examines the spread of West Nile virus across the United States, complete with up-to-date maps showing which states are hardest hit.