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  1. Math

    A Cabinet of Mathematical Curiosities

    Physical models of intriguing mathematical objects can add up to an enticing desktop display.

    By Ivars Peterson
  2. Humans

    From the December 21 & 28, 1935, issues

    Snow in California, outstanding 1935 achievements in science, and an expedition to Tibet.

    By Science News
  3. Math

    Math Meets the Simpsons

    Over many years, the popular animated TV series The Simpsons has included numerous references to mathematics and even featured a mathematician as a character on the show. This Web site provides an episode-by-episode listing of references to math in The Simpsons, compiled by mathematicians Sarah J. Greenwald of Appalachian State University and Andrew Nestler of […]

    By Science News
  4. Earth

    Beyond the ABC’s: North Atlantic posts record hurricane season

    The 2005 hurricane season in the North Atlantic shattered a number of records, including several that were decades old.