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  1. Math

    Chaotic Chomp

    A new, physics-based approach to analyzing simple games, such as Chomp and Nim, reveals changing geometric patterns reminiscent of crystal growth.

    By Ivars Peterson

  2. Bringing Up Baby’s DNA

    Researchers are developing ways to harvest babies' genes in less invasive ways.

    By Christen Brownlee
  3. Math

    Flirting with the Impossible

    A new book champions the importance of imagination and fantasy in mathematics.

    By Ivars Peterson
  4. Health & Medicine

    Statins might lower risk of cataracts

    Cholesterol-lowering drugs called statins might slow the formation of certain types of cataracts in the eye.

    By Nathan Seppa
  5. Humans

    From the July 11, 1936, issue

    A new comet, stars as factories, and electricity in blood.