Mark Thompson
Fish Could Turn Regolith into Fertile Soil on Mars
What a wonderful arguably simple solution. Here’s the problem, we travel to Mars but how do we feed ourselves? Sure…
An Astronaut Might Need Kidney Dialysis on the Way Home from Mars
Long term space exploration comes with many challenges. Not least is how much toilet paper to take but more worryingly…
Moon Lander Detects Technosignatures Coming from Earth
The search for life has to be one of the most talked about questions in science. The question is, what…
The Inner and Outer Milky Way Aren’t the Same Thickness, and that’s Surprising
At first glance, the universe and night sky seem largely unchanging. The reality is very different, even now, a gas…
Starliner Has Five Leaks
Many space fans have been following the successful launch of the Boeing Starliner, another commercial organisation aiming to make space…
Next Generation Satellites Might Skim the Atmosphere, Using Air as a Propellant
Satellites in orbit use rocket propulsion to maintain their altitude. These engines require fuel to power their chemical or ion…
Frost Seen on Olympus Mons for the First Time
It’s been known for years that there are large quantities of water ice locked up in the Martian poles. Around…
Webb Sees Asteroids Collide in Another Star System
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) continues to make amazing discoveries. This time in the constellation of Pictor where, in…
We’re Now Just Weeks Away from a Stellar Explosion You Can See With Your Own Eyes
I’ve seen some pretty incredible things using my eyes.. First off of course, is the stunning sight of a dark…
Metal is 3D Printed on the Space Station
I have always wanted a 3D printer but never quite found a good enough reason to get one. Seeing that…