Like Xiao Wei, many youngsters find that their use of trendy online slang, elaborate emoticons and wacky cell phone ring tones may not be appreciated in the workplace.

The mission's scientists have all agreed that if Levin's instruments on board the landers detect emissions of carbon-14-containing methane from the soil, then there must be life on Mars.

When Levin and Turner proclaimed their deal, it was Earth meets Mars. But last week the two dealmakers actually seemed to speaking the same language and perceive the same future.