NASA managers today said published media reports suggesting the agency plans to read the minds of potential terrorists go too far and ignore the facts and science behind the research. “NASA does not have the capability to read minds, nor are we suggesting that would be done,” said Robert Pearce, Director, NASA’s Strategy and Analysis Division in the Office of Aerospace Technology in Washington. “Our scientists were asked to think outside the box with regards to ideas that could aid the nation in the war on terrorism and that’s what they are doing. We have not approved any research in this area and because of the sensitivity of such research, we will seek independent review before we do.”