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  1. Math

    A Video That’s Worth a Million Words

    Award-winning video reveals the simplicity and beauty of an abstract mathematical tool.

    By Julie Rehmeyer
  2. Paleontology

    A toothy smile

    Nigersaurus boasted more than 500 teeth, arranged in rows across its mouth.

    By Sarah Williams

  3. Tadpole Slayer: Mystery epidemic imperils frogs

    An emerging protozoal disease has begun to trigger mass die-offs of frog tadpoles throughout much of the United States.

    By Janet Raloff
  4. Health & Medicine

    9/11 reflux

    Up to 20 percent of 9/11 workers in New York City experience symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease, also called acid reflux.

    By Brian Vastag
  5. Tech

    Crystal clear

    Growing nanowires directly on a crystal might lead to high-density memory chips and transparent LEDs

    By Davide Castelvecchi
  6. Math

    Net advantage

    When damaged, networks that seem resilient can still become inefficient to the point of being unusable.