Appalachian Power Co. created Smith Mountain Lake to generate electricity. But the lake, which reached full pond 50 years ago Monday, has generated far more.

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Christine Knudson Uses Earthly Experience to Study Martian Geology. 6 min read . Geologist Christine Knudson works with the Curiosity rover to explore Mars — from about 250 million miles away. Oct 16, ...