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Is There Life on Mars?
The red planet has always fascinated humans. Now robotic spacecraft are exploring the surface. What will they find?


	WICKED WEATHER When the deadly winds of a tornado start to blow, most sensible people look for a safe hiding place. But a group of scientists called tornado chasers do just the opposite. By studying twisters up close, tornado chasers hope to learn more about how, when, and where they will form. Read more on page 8 of our January-February 2004 issue. Explore More Rebecca L. Johnson, Weather and Climate (National Geographic, 2002) >> Game: Weather Wizard Got the smarts to be a storm chaser? Then try our game! >> Quick Flick: Tornadoes Want some science with a twist? Check out this tornado 'toon. >> National Geographic Eye in the Sky: Tornadoes Check out photos and video of tornadoes and the damage they cause. >> NOAA: Tornadoes The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration provides plenty of important tornado information.


	ANIMALS OF DENALI In Alaska's Denali National Park, you'll find massive glaciers, thick forests, and the highest mountain in North America. You'll also find many animals working hard to survive in the cold, harsh habitat. Wolves, grizzlies, moose, and caribou are just a few of the amazing animals of Denali. You can visit Denali on page 16 of our January-February 2004 issue. Explore More Skurzynski and Ferguson, Mysteries in Our National Parks: Buried Alive (National Geographic, 2003) >> Online Adventure: Alaska Find animal facts online with our scavenger hunt. >> National Geographic Creature Feature: Brown Bears Find fun bear facts, video clips, maps and more! >> Denali National Park and Preserve The National Park Service provides loads of information online. Check out the "Nature & Science" pages.


	WORLDS OF THE CIRCUS The fabulous feats of circus performers amaze audiences of all ages. Some of the acts you see in the circus—like acrobats, clowns, and trained animals—come from the traditions of many countries. Run away to the circus on page 22 of our January-February 2004 issue. Explore More >> NG News: Clowning Around at Cirque du Soleil What's it like to be a clown? Get one woman's story. >> Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus Visit the "Greatest Show on Earth" for fun activities and amazing animals. >> CircusWeb: Circuses Present and Past Explore circus history and lore, or link to two dozen circus websites. >> Circus Historical Society Check out logos from a host of little-known circuses, read some circus humor from the 1800s, and more.