Chemist to Lead Study of Titan's Atmosphere

November 1st, 2006 Titan

(AP) -- Scientists studying the atmosphere of Saturn's moon, Titan, hope their research will reveal clues about the nature of Earth's atmosphere billions of years ago.



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