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...topography of Eros reflects the object's whole history--it will tell us a lot about how it formed. And combined with the gravity measurements, it will tell us what the density is." That's important because in a large object like a planetesimal, iron and other metals sink to the core under gravity, while lighter rock stays closer to the surface. A very dense or a relatively light Eros would suggest that it was once part of a larger body that was later destroyed, a well-preserved relic of the solar system's violent youth. Says Zuber: "An asteroid...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: NASA'S CHEAPEST SHOT | 3/4/1996 | See Source »

While one such skirmish can sink a campaign, both supporters and rivals will find much more to debate in the character and record of Lamar Alexander, from his idyllic Appalachian boyhood through a public career driven by a steel-willed, bland-faced ambition...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: CAMPAIGN '96: THE SEARCH FOR ALEXANDER | 2/26/1996 | See Source »

...surprise for Dole, it turns out, comes from the opposite direction. Forbes is in some ways a harder enemy to tackle, and not just because his wealth gives him running room. By targeting the messenger, Dole is threatening to sink the message, which is getting him into trouble with others who share Forbes' supply-side devotion. Jack Kemp, aware of how Dole lusts for his endorsement, weighed in with aid and comfort to Forbes. "In the great tradition of President Reagan, especially during his birthday week, I strongly urge all Republicans seeking the presidential nomination to speak...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: CAMPAIGN '96: BATTLING THE PARTY CRASHERS | 2/19/1996 | See Source »

...only be judged "provisional, fragile and reversible." The intervention may have been better than nothing, but Washington's claims of success and predictions of a bright future are not shared in Port-au-Prince. The country's moment of international attention is just about over, and Haitians expect to sink back into darkness...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: DID THE AMERICAN MISSION MATTER? | 2/19/1996 | See Source »

...against Hyman as a dissatisfaction with council procedures. He has put a high priority on reforming the structure of the council: setting time limits and so forth. Instead of making the council "more efficient in its procedure," as Gilchrist claims, shifting priorities to such petty issues is likely to sink the council into months of meaningless debate about how meaningless the debates have become...

Author: By Patrick S. Chung, | Title: Keeping the U.C. On Track | 2/10/1996 | See Source »

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