Science World

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Articles in May 9, 2003, issue of Science World

• Mystery killer
  by Libby Tucker
• The plight of the turtle
  by Mona Chiang
• Surf vs. sand: U.S. beaches are washing out to sea. Can engineers save the shore without ruining the waves?
  by Kim Y. Masibay
• Name that element! This element rules the computer age. You'll find it in most of Earth's soil, sand, and rocks—not to mention everything from PC chips to hairspray. What is it? Grab a periodic table and follow these eight clues to find out. Then tur
  by Gretchen Hoffman
• It's your choice
• Sandcastle physics: discover the forces that make for perfect beach digs
  by Victoria Marcinkowski
• Super-Species contest winners: where on Earth will you find these 10 outrageous creatures? In the imaginations of Science World readers! They're the winners of our "Design Your Own Super-Species" contest
• One ringy dingy …
• Most distant planet: found
  by Charles Bergquist
• Explain this!
• Strange birds
  by Gretchen Hoffmann
• Tease your brain
• Science in the news quiz
• End of Eden?
  by Mark Bregman