Several scientists comment on the consequences of discovering life on Mars and the possibility of eventually making contact with intelligent extraterrestrial beings. (MLH)

Traces the history of various theories about Mars that were derived through direct observation. (MLH)

Reports on a series of suggestions to save skylab from falling into the earth's atmosphere and being destroyed. (CP)

Describes the Apollo-Soyuz Test Project's purpose and schedule, as well as the joint experiments to be conducted. (BR)

Describes the physical aspects of Mars, including old and new theories. Discusses the proposed landing sites of Viking. (MLH)

Discusses some recent advances in telescopes, in particular the design and construction of the Multiple Mirror Telescope in Mt. Hopkins, Arizona. (CP)

Discusses various theories about life on Mars and biochemical experiments pertaining to the origin of life. (MLH)

Describes the rationale behind the construction of a private observatory by seven astronomers. Lists pertinent factors that should be considered in the creation of an observatory. (CP)

Describes some alternate theories to the big bang theory, such as Ellis' static universe with its two centers, and Dirac's large number hypothesis and his unified field theory. (GA)

Reviews budget changes made by President Carter in the following science areas: basic science research; fusion research and breeder reactor projects; oil and gas recovery; coal conversion techniques; and space exploration. (CS)

The Big Bang Theory and alternatives to the Big Bang Theory as an explanation for the origin of the universe are discussed. The importance of the discovery of redshift, the percentage of hydrogen found in old stars, and the existence of a uniform sea of radiation are explained. (KR)

Discusses the Viking Mars project, including economic aspects, the schedule of planned experiments, and technical details of the landing vehicle and its intended missions. (MLH)

Describes Seasat, a big satellite, launched for monitoring conditions at the top of the ocean. The Seasat's radar is called a synthetic-aperture radar (SAR). How it offers intriguing perspective on the world below is also presented. (HM)

Discusses helioseismology, the study of solar oscillations. Describes several different projects devoted to this science. Highlights new research and information about the sun. Several illustrations are presented to illustrate events and oscillations. (CW)

New findings about the planet, Saturn and its environs, as collected by Pioneer 11 are detailed. Topics discussed include: the composition of the planet's interior, the search for new satellites, and the planet's magnetic field. (BT)