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In
This Issue
Enter the danger zone, and hear from scientists who work
at science's extremes. They do what it takes to get the answers
– even if it means facing a spitting volcano, withstanding
the crushing pressure of the ocean, or risking the venomous bite
of a brown recluse spider.
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8.
Adding Culture to Math
If you play Runescape, hang out at Club Penguin, or just love playing
games, math just got easier.
10.
Running on Thin Air
Forget carbon-spewing cars. One day, saying “fill ’er
up” could mean a whole bunch of fresh air.
12. Life in a Vault
Svalbard, land of polar bears and other Arctic animals, is now home
to tinier, more fragile life forms — seeds. Millions of them.
13.
Into the Danger Zone
From exploring other worlds to peering into the depths of this one,
sometimes scientists head into the danger zone to get the information
they need.
22. Sacrificing for
Science
Meet four cautious daredevils — scientists who played the
part of the guinea pigs in an experiment, so you wouldn’t
have to!
24. Kids, Try This
At Home
Pilots can thank human guinea pig Joe Kittinger for his series of
death-defying jumps to prove parachutes work. Make your own (toy)
parachute.
Departments
4. Science and Technology Watch
• Space pollution, jet packs that really work, and more!
26. Eye on the Sky
• King of the Summer Sky
27. Emily the Chemical Kid
• Sunscreen
28. Science Photo of the Month
• Lightning on Chile's Chaiten volcano
29 . Hot or Not
30. Comic Captions & Brain Bumpers
On The Cover
Lava, ash, and a stylish heat suit make for one exciting
day in the life of this volcanologist. Starting on page 13, read
about other scientists who step into the danger zone in the pursuit
of knowledge.
(Photo by Jeremy Bishop/Science Photo Library)
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