rik@ucla-cs.UUCP (04/20/85)
%A Edward E. Jr. David %T The Federal Support of Mathematics %J Scientific American %V 252 %N 5 %D May 1985 %P 45-51 %Z Without new Federal initiatives the future health of fundamental work in mathematics is imperiled. %A G. Nigel Godson %T Molecular Approaches to Malaria Vaccines %J Scientific American %V 252 %N 5 %D May 1985 %P 52-59 %Z A first step is detailed understanding of how the parasite's coat deflects the host's immune response. %A Hans. A. Bethe %A G. Brown %T How a Supernova Explodes %J Scientific American %V 252 %N 5 %D May 1985 %P 60-68 %Z Observation, theory and computer modeling have begun to delineate the underlying mechanisms. %A Frank V. Kosikowski %T Cheese %J Scientific American %V 252 %N 5 %D May 1985 %P 88-99 %Z During the 9,000-year history of this foodstuff it has been produced in more than 2,000 varieties. %A James N. Cameron %T Molting in the Blue Crab %J Scientific American %V 252 %N 5 %D May 1985 %P 102-109 %Z A crab cannot grow unless it sheds its shell and forms a new one. The event yields a culinary treat. %A Robert M. Hazen %A Larry W. Finger %T Crystals at High Pressure %J Scientific American %V 252 %N 5 %D May 1985 %P 110-117 %Z How does a crystal respond to high pressure? Polyhedral geometry provides an illuminating answer. %A Hans Wallach %T Perceiving a Stable Environment %J Scientific American %V 252 %N 5 %D May 1985 %P 118-124 %Z Because the perceptual system compensates, our surroundings appear to be stable when we move. %A Gottfried Frenzel %T The Restoration of Medieval Stained Glass %J Scientific American %V 252 %N 5 %D May 1985 %P 126-135 %Z It has survived wars, neglect and vandalism; now atmospheric pollution may destroy this treasure.