NASA is building an electrodynamic shield to deal with all that dust on the...
Exploration of the Moon or other dusty environments comes with challenges. The lunar surface is covered in material known as regolith and its a...
Curiosity rover searches for new clues about Mars’ ancient water
NASA's Curiosity rover has begun exploring a new region of Mars, one that could reveal more about when liquid water disappeared once and for...
Mars’ Gale crater had water longer than thought
In a new discovery, scientists led by Imperial College London have uncovered evidence suggesting that water existed on Mars within the Gale crater long...
Scientists find giant volcano on Mars
In a recent exciting update from the 55th Lunar and Planetary Science Conference in The Woodlands, Texas, scientists shared a remarkable discovery on Mars.
They...
Volunteers wanted for NASA’s simulated yearlong Mars mission
NASA is on the lookout for adventurers who want to take part in a one-of-a-kind experiment – living on Mars without leaving Earth!
They're gearing...
Making space travel sustainable: a new approach to mining on the moon and Mars
Scientists are taking important steps towards a future where astronauts can extract essential materials directly from the dust of the moon and Mars.
This breakthrough...
Mars’ ancient lake: Perseverance Rover’s groundbreaking discovery at Jezero Crater
In a thrilling update from Mars, scientists have made a groundbreaking discovery thanks to the Perseverance rover.
At the heart of this discovery is the...
Martian methane mystery: Decoding gas secrets for clues of life on Mars
Imagine you're a detective trying to solve a mystery on Mars.
Your clue? Bursts of methane, a gas that on Earth is mostly made by...
New study reveals the mystery of Mars’ ancient waterways
Once upon a time, Mars, now a vast red desert, was home to flowing rivers and valleys, much like Earth.
Understanding how these Martian valleys...
Mars’ recent volcanic activity reveals a turbulent history
Mars, often thought of as a quiet and inactive planet, has recently shown us a more lively side.
Researchers from the University of Arizona made...