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  1. Earth

    Uncharted Territory

    Ultraslow-spreading undersea ridges are giving oceanographers fresh insights into how Earth's crust forms.

    By Carolyn Gramling

  2. Thugs and Bugs

    With some laboratory detective work, scientists are discovering how various pathogens interact with their targets.

    By Christen Brownlee
  3. Math

    Euclid’s Fourteenth Book

    An ancient manuscript reveals an astonishing, unexpected realm of Euclidean geometry. For additional math news, visit the MathTrek blog.

    By Ivars Peterson
  4. Math

    A Gathering for Gardner

    Recreational mathematics and magic highlighted a lively gathering held recently to honor Martin Gardner. For additional news, visit the MathTrek blog.

    By Ivars Peterson
  5. Humans

    From the March 21, 1936, issue

    An arctic myth debunked, a treatment for high blood pressure, and a radio tube with no filament.