A JPL scientist's family joins him on his mission to live sol by sol – and discovers a new sort of life around Los Angeles.David Oh's eldest son taped aluminum foil over his windows. His daughter painted a sign warning visitors away from the front door. His wife pulled the phone cord out of the wall and turned the couple's cellphones off.
Life On Mars Time For Jpl Scientist And His Family
By Amina Khan, Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times
Thu, 08/30/2012 - 5:06pm
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