Viking May Not Be Able to Answer Life Question on Mars
Mars probes yield chemistries suggesting active soil processes but stop short of proving life. Scientists say Viking 1 findings create ambiguity about biology versus nonbiological reactions, with calls for future landers and rovers to pursue conclusive tests.
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Victor K. McElheny
N.Y. Times
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Joshua Lederberg
Stanford University
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Leslie Orgel
Salk Institute of Biological Studies
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Langley Research Center
Hampton
Viking Science
Alexander Rich
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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