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Scientists mull over a colorful scrapbook from Mars
On June 19, 1976, an alien vessel, hurtling toward Mars, blasted its remaining rocket engine and moved into an elliptical orbit. It was the first of twin Viking spacecraft, each with an orbiter and a lander, launched by NASA to help satisfy man's curiosity about the possibilities of...
More than two years later, space scientists are still analyzing the Viking data and pictures. There is no consensus yet on the possible presence of life. But the pictures themselves are masterworks of unearthly beauty. This week many will be unveiled for the first time, and the data thoroughly discussed...
Guarantee the Product. To prove that, say, biology graduates can distinguish fish from fowl, Mars Hill College, just outside Asheville, N.C., backs its diplomas with special tests that lead to "competency" certificates. Results: more than $3 million in federal and foundation grants, and grateful businessmen who hire the certifiably competent...
The Klamath River winds down over the Oregon border into the deep green wilderness of Siskiyou County in northern California, bringing with it the finest steelhead and salmon fishing in the West. Rugged hills jut up from its banks, shadowed by towering trees. In the valleys beyond lie sparkling blue...