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  1. Astronomy

    Blasts from the Past

    Gamma-ray bursts may soon surpass quasars and galaxies as the most distant known objects in the universe and are likely to provide a new window on the early universe.

    By Ron Cowen
  2. Math

    Predicting Oscar

    And the Academy Award goes to . . . ?

    By Ivars Peterson
  3. Animals

    Cyber Salmon

    To learn about chum, chinook, and coho salmon, try this Web site from the Alaska Region of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Learn about the people of Alaska, several salmon species, and salmon habitat. The site includes salmon-related activities and lesson plans for various grade levels. Go to: http://cybersalmon.fws.gov/index.html

    By Science News
  4. Humans

    From the February 1, 1936, issue

    Groundhog Day, a new dental pain-killer, and a glarefree optical material dubbed polaroid.