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  1. Humans

    From the March 30, 1935, issue

    Dust storms over Washington, D.C., 300 successive generations of fruit flies, and the world's oldest cemetery.

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  2. Humans

    Science Cartoons

    The science-themed cartoons of Sidney Harris have entertained readers of magazines ranging from American Scientist to The New Yorker for many years. You can find a selection of his delightful cartoons, organized by topic, in this Web gallery. Go to: http://www.sciencecartoonsplus.com/gallery.htm

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    I usually tend to downplay worries about research in genetics, but I was quite concerned after reading “Expanding the genetic code” (SN: 4/2/05, p. 222). The researchers surely have plans to keep whatever they create contained.