The Properties of 1.2 Million Solar System Objects Are Now Contained In A Machine-Readable Database
Academic research on solar system objects has increased dramatically over the last twenty years. However, information on most of the…
Evolutionary Biology: Why study it? What can it teach us about finding life beyond Earth?
Universe Today has had the incredible opportunity of exploring various scientific fields, including impact craters, planetary surfaces, exoplanets, astrobiology, solar…
Moon and Mars cave exploration could be easier with ReachBot
How will future robotic explorers navigate the difficult subterranean environments of caves and lava tubes on the Moon and Mars?…
Astronauts’ Muscle Loss Mimics Age-Related Muscle Loss
One of the hazards astronauts must contend with is muscle loss. The more time they spend in a microgravity environment,…
We Might Find Life Just Under the Surface on Europa
What does it take to have life at another world? Astrobiologists say you need water, warmth, and something for life…
Taking a High-Resolution Ultraviolet Image of the Sun’s Corona Will Require VISORS
Sometimes, brainstorming does work. In 2019, America's National Science Foundation (NSF) held the CubeSat Ideas Lab, a shindig that brought…
What could a future sovereign Mars economy look like?
What would the economy of a future Mars society look like, and how could it be self-sustaining while being completely…
Having Trouble Traversing the Sands of Mars? A Lizard Robot Might Help
Mars exploration vehicles typically have wheels, allowing them to traverse some challenging terrain on the Red Planet. However, eventually, their…
Giant Collision Decouples Dark Matter from Regular Matter
Dark matter is a mysterious and captivating subject. It’s a strange concept and we don’t really have a handle on…
Kepler Sketched the Sun in 1607. Astronomers Pinpointed the Solar Cycle
Johannes Kepler is probably most well known for developing the laws of planetary motion. He was also a keen solar…