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  1. Humans

    Genetic Artistry

    To see how some artists portray the promise and perils of the Human Genome project, check out the Web sites of artists who use depictions of DNA or chromosomes, create images from genetically engineered bacteria, or take advantage of gene-mapping technology to express their ideas. Additional information about these artists can be found in the […]

    By Science News
  2. Humans

    From the April 1, 1933, issue

    BEER AND BREAD HAVE BEEN COMPANIONS SINCE PHARAOHS Beer and bread have been companions on man’s tables since the remotest days of antiquity. The pharaohs of Egypt drank beer with their meals, and the kings of the Babylonian city-states maintained great brewing establishments in their palaces and temples, for the pay of their servants and […]

    By Science News
  3. Math

    Celebrating Artful Math

    This year’s “Mathematics Awareness Month” focuses on interactions between mathematics and art.