Yet his theories about life on Mars may have had more lasting influence on many writers of imaginary stories.

VOA: special.2010.07.11

Historians say she was the strongest influence on the education of American young people during the middle of the nineteenth century.

VOA: special.2010.06.27

Gerald Meehl says a better understanding of solar activity and its influence on weather may help researchers predict long-term weather conditions.

VOA: special.2009.09.29

Years later, Ms.Skloot began research for a book about Henrietta Lacks, her cells and their influence on medical and scientific history.

VOA: special.2010.07.21

But he and others say Motown will always be remembered for its historic influence on American popular music.

VOA: special.2009.05.11

It enables former lawmakers and administration officials to have a large amount of influence on laws and regulations.

VOA: special.2010.09.27

Lack of empathy has an influence on borderline personality disorder, narcissism and psychopathy and the developmental disorder autism.

VOA: special.2011.08.10

In fact,the Murano glassblowing tradition has been a major influence on one of the most famous American glass artists today, Dale Chihuly.

VOA: special.2009.09.16

They included a German immigrant named Julius Weiss who probably had the strongest influence on the boy.

VOA: special.2010.01.24

Doctor Spock considered his mother,Mildred Spock, to be the major influence on his personal and professional life.

VOA: special.2009.03.15

One of the private art collections Isabella visited in Milan had a deep influence on her.

VOA: special.2009.01.11

Today we explain a very old saying that has had a big influence on rock-and-roll music.

VOA: special.2009.06.21

These ukiyo-e prints had a great influence on many artists in Europe during the nineteenth century.

VOA: special.2009.09.02

Katharine Hepburn's work and personality have had a great influence on American film and culture.

VOA: special.2009.09.20