Mars Craft Seeks to Hit Cosmic Jackpot
Pasadena AP reports two Viking landers worth $50 million each head to Mars for July 4 and Sept 4 touchdowns. Robotic labs probe soil for life with three bio tests, hoping to detect primitive organisms on Mars despite harsh conditions and long odds.
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Viking life tests on Mars could reveal bio signals
The Viking experiments include labeled release and gas exchange tests to detect metabolism in Martian soil. Positive results would suggest life while negative results need not rule out life, says Carl Sagan, noting the mission aims for a first biological reconnaissance and potential meteorological and geological findings.
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Percolators Recalled Over Potential Handle Hazard
Corning Glass Works recalls 360500 electric percolators from 1974 after finding a bonding defect that can cause the handle to separate and spill hot coffee. Consumers are warned not to use them and dealers will provide return instructions by July 7 for replacement units.
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