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  1. Humans

    From the June 22, 1935, issue

    Beauty in a police radio transmitter, a new aid in controlling diabetes, and mathematical help for cake bakers.

    By Science News
  2. Animals

    Save the Tapir

    Tapirs are relatives of horses and rhinos. Sometimes known as “living fossils,” these unusual animals inhabit jungle and forest lands in Central and South America and Southeast Asia. The Tapir Gallery provides information about tapirs, including images and an extensive bibliography. A student section of the Web site, produced by the Tapir Preservation Fund, provides […]

    By Science News
  3. Materials Science

    Lube Tune-Up: Motor oil from recycled plastic could improve automotive-fuel efficiency

    Chemists have developed a technique for making high-performance lubricating oils from recycled plastic.