1995 January – June

Chinchorro Mummies { Chile's Chinchorro Mummies}
Unearthed from the sands of northern Chile, intact burials from 7, 000 years ago reveal secrets of a lost culture, including the world's earliest method of mummification.
Journey to Aldabra
In the western Indian Ocean, four small coral islands - - virtually uninhabited outposts of the Republic of Seychelles - - teem with frigate- birds, giant tortoises, and a glorious parade of marine life.
The Endangered Species Act { Dead or Alive: The Endangered Species Act}
A controversial U. S. law that protects dwindling plant and animal species comes up for reauthorization this year. Good intentions have run wild at the expense of jobs and property rights, say critics of the act.
Bombay: India's Capital of Hope
Fueled by free- market reforms, Bombay has emerged as the economic engine driving India into the 21st century. Yet overflowing slums and religious tensions pose challenges to prosperity.
North Carolina's Piedmont: On a Fast Break
The red- clay of the North Carolina Piedmont nurtures make- do folks devoted to their churches and their race- car heroes - - and proud of their booming cities.

Israel's Galilee: Living in the Shadow of Peace
As Israel and its Arab neighbors seek a lasting peace, this northern region - - home to 450, 000 Arabs, the largest concentration in Israel - - has become a testing ground for relations between the state and its non- Jewish citizens.
California Sea Otters { The Fragile Recovery of California Sea Otters}
Nearly wiped out by 19th- century fur hunters, these appealing mammals are reclaiming their coastal range. But feasting on urchins and abalone, they rile local fishermen.
The Brain { Quiet Miracles of the Brain}
Billions of cells in this fragile organ regulate our bodies, emotions, and memories. New research reveals the brain's flexibility and leads to ingenious treatments for age- old disorders. Still, the matter that makes us human remains full of mystery.
New Views of the Holy Land { Satellite Revelations: New Views of the Holy Land}
Breathtaking bird's- eye pictures are generated by computer when high- resolution satellite images are merged with a topographic database.
Puget Sound { Living a Dream on the Islands of Puget Sound}
Playground of orcas, eagles, and other free spirits, the islands of northwestern Washington are awash with newcomers. As resources decline, some longtime residents question the limits of hospitality.