Tag: mars

What a martian ice age left behind tells us about our future

We have heard that peak climate change might be in sight. Does Mars have more clues about our future?...

Perseverance Rover Uncovers Ancient Martian Chemistry — And Raises the Question: Could This Hint at Past Life?

On Earth, similar mineral–organic interactions can be biological or abiotic. In Jezero Crater, the long geological timescales suggest the reduced vivianite and sulfides may have formed without biology — but organic compounds could still have driven the chemistry.

Space travel sunscreen found in new fungus experiment

Moving to Mars? He's a new fungus-based sunscreen to protect you from gamma radiation Planning on traveling aboard SpaceX on...

Why Is the Martian Night Sky So Bright? New NASA Video Sheds Light on the Red Planet’s Glow

Another factor is sunlight scattering at high altitudes. Even though the Sun sets on Mars just as it does on Earth, light continues to scatter off the high-altitude dust, keeping the sky bright for hours. This is why astronauts may one day be able to navigate or work during the “night” without artificial lighting—at least in the early evening.

Mars found a way to store carbon. Can we?

Mars, the dusty red planet that once held our wildest dreams of alien life, is revealing its past—and perhaps...

What Is the Closest Black Hole to Earth & Should We Fear the Neighbour?

In 2019, the existence of black holes was confirmed, and astronomers have discovered quite a few of those dangerous objects. But what’s the closest black hole to Earth, and how dangerous is this neighbour? Discover that and more below.

Landing spots for Moon to Mars mission selected

Under NASA’s Artemis campaign, the agency will establish the foundation for long-term scientific exploration at the Moon, land the first woman, first person of color, and its first international partner astronaut on the lunar surface, and prepare for human expeditions to Mars for the benefit of all.

Scientists design ‘Dune’-inspired spacesuit to recycle urine

Scientists at Weill Cornell Medicine and Cornell University have developed a new spacesuit, inspired by Frank Herbert’s Dune, that recycles urine via a filtration backpack to extend spacewalks and improve hygiene.

China starts to mine the moon

The space race is on: China has succeeded in landing a non-manned spacecraft to the far side of the moon, China's space agency announced. The Communist nation aims to collect more minerals from the moon. 

AI creates a pottery glaze recipe that could work on Mars

I asked AI to help me create a glaze for my pottery studio on Mars. Here is what it came up with.

Can plants grow on the moon?

Can plants grow in a barren landscape such as the surface of the moon? If so, what types of plants? Could enough plants grow to support a future peopled-moon installation?

Algae against IBD

IBD for inflammatory bowel disease can cripple, even kill a child or grown up. Treatments and operations are limited...