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  1. Humans

    From the November 17, 1934, issue

    Exploring Easter Island, warm air at high altitudes, and pulsating stars.

    By Science News
  2. Physics

    CERN at 50

    This year, the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) celebrates its 50th anniversary with a variety of special events. CERN’s Web pages commemorating the anniversary include a timeline showing historical milestones in the development of the laboratory, archival photos, and other materials. Go to: http://www.cern.ch/CERN50/

    By Science News
  3. Astronomy

    Belt Tightening: Icy orbs are surprisingly small

    Objects in the distant reservoir of comets known as the Kuiper belt are intrinsically much brighter, and therefore smaller, than previously thought.

    By David Shiga
  4. Health & Medicine

    Lingering Loss: In 2-year diet trial, new pill keeps off weight

    Obese adults who lose weight during a year of taking an experimental diet drug, rimonabant, and dieting keep the weight off during the following year, if they continue the regimen.