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NASA Proposes a Magnetic Shield to Protect Mars’ Atmosphere
At the recent Planetary Science Vision 2050 Workshop, Director Jim Green and a panel of scientists proposed deploying a magnetic…
When Galaxies Collide, Stars Suffer the Consequences
A study by a team of scientists at the University of Sheffield suggests that stars being ripped apart due to…
Some Active Process is Cracking Open These Faults on Mars. But What is it?
Mars' northern polar region is home to long lines of small pits, hinting at the presence of some dynamic process…
Volcanic Hydrogen Gives Planets a Boost for Life
A new study by a team of astronomers from the Carl Sagan Institute at Cornell University indicates that habitable zones…
What the Oldest Fossil on Earth Means for Finding Life on Mars
Scientists have found evidence that life existed on Earth much earlier than previously thought and they say this discovery has…
So it Begins, Red Dragon Delayed 2 Years to 2020
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FL - With so many exciting projects competing for the finite time of SpaceX’s super talented engineers,…
We’re Not Saying It’s Aliens Because It’s Not Aliens. But Check Out These UFO Data Visualizations
Sam Monfort, a Doctoral Candidate at George Mason University, has created a series of visuals that illustrate the trends in…
Finally, the Missing Link in Planetary Formation!
A new study by an international team of scientists may be the "missing link" in our understanding of how planets…
You Can’t See the Great Wall of China From Space, But You Can See Their Giant Solar Farm
While the Great Wall of China is not readily visible from space (we debunked that popular myth here) there are…
Join the Eclipse MegaMovie 2017 Chronicling the August Total Solar Eclipse
Ready for the "Great American Eclipse?" We're now less than six months out from the long-anticipated total solar eclipse spanning…