But military officials said that other scientists, particularly space physicists, had endorsed the mission.

It is an assessment many scientists endorse.

Few scientists have endorsed these findings; some have reported research contradicting them.

Among the findings are these: *A Presidential meeting where seven scientists endorsed the stockpile plan included two men who stood to gain financially from the decision.

Instead of looking at her skeptically, the scientist wholeheartedly endorsed the idea, as if pleased to have an excuse to accompany her.

This is a view that "many but not all autism scientists would endorse."

Rather, she said, they urge students to subject evolution to critical analysis, something she said scientists should endorse.

Additionally, more than 700 prominent scientists, physicians and veterinarians worldwide have endorsed the initiative.

Last week, another 31 000 scientists endorsed that view in the Oregon Petition.

But scientists on all sides of the issue have endorsed the E.P.A. policy.