The Nobel Prizes
Although they are given in literature and peace. as well as science, they have mainly reflected a scientific age. A history of the science prizes and how they were begun
Features
Supernovae
The medieval Chinese observed a stellar explosion that would dwarf ordinary novae. Astronomers have detected such stars in other galaxies and pondered their cause
Transformed Cells
In the salamander, which is able to regenerate amputated limbs, certain cells return to their unspecialized youth. What is the bearing of this curious phenomenon on such problems as cancer?...
The Fuel Problem
The demand for liquid and gaseous fuels must sooner or later outstrip our resources of petroleum and natural gas. What of the processes that get these fuels from such solids as coal?
Visit to Poland
The author travels to the land of his birth and makes a tour of some of its ruined but reviving universities. Last in a series of three articles
Ocean's Floor
A remarkable aerial photograph uncovers its the conformation off coast of Africa
Crystals and Electricity
In certain crystals mechanical deformation liberates electric charges, and Vice versa. This piezoelectric effect has many applications, notably in ultrasonics
Departments
50 and 100 Years Ago: December 1949
Science and the Citizen: December 1949
- Letters
Letters to the Editors, December 1949
Errata
- Recommended
Children's Books
- Amateur Scientist
The Amateur Astronomer
- Departments
An Index of Articles and Authors
Bibliography
