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  1. Astronomy

    Cosmic void

    A region of the cosmos a billion light-years across is devoid of all matter.

    By Ron Cowen
  2. Health & Medicine

    Warming to a Cold War Herb

    Benefiting from decades of research that took place behind the Iron Curtain, Western physicians are discovering Rhodiola rosea, a cold-weather herb that purportedly fights fatigue and boosts energy.

    By Brian Vastag
  3. Humans

    From the September 11, 1937, issue

    A sad story of feathered romance, observation of the 16th supernova in recorded history, and an underwater earthquake down under.

    By Science News
  4. Chemistry

    Kitchen Chemistry

    Play with your food. That’s encouraged at this Countertop Chemistry site.