M ller outlines a model for internationalism that moves more boldly toward world governance. Globalization presents opportunities and dangers alike, and the challenge is to respond proactively to both. An experiment to test how well potatoes grow in simulated Martian soil was sent aboard the Space Shuttle Atlantis on its May 19 launch. The experiment will help pave the way for human colonies on Mars, the Moon, or in space. The experiment was designed by Native American high school-students from Idaho as part of an educational initiative to give students more access to space.
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