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  1. Earth

    Region at Risk

    Scientists are still analyzing the magnitude 7.9 quake that struck San Francisco a century ago and, at the same time, are scrambling to estimate when the next large quake will strike the Bay Area.

    By Sid Perkins
  2. Plants

    They’re All Part Fungus

    Hidden deep in their tissues, all plants probably have fungi that don't make them sick but still may have a big influence.

    By Susan Milius
  3. Math

    Shadows of the Fourth Dimension

    In a new book, artist Tony Robbin presents his vision of the fourth dimension in science, art, and modern thought. For more math, visit the MathTrek blog.

    By Ivars Peterson
  4. Humans

    From the April 4, 1936, issue

    Hidden blossoms of spring, postponing old age, and the future of atomic energy.