Terraforming
New Study Shows Mars Could be Terraformed Using Resources that are Already There
The idea of terraforming Mars, making its atmosphere and environment more Earth-like for human settlement, goes back decades. During that…
The Rugged Desert Moss Best Equipped to Survive on Mars
For decades, we have seen Mars as a desolate landscape devoid of any signs of life. Attempt to identify ways…
A Habitat at Ceres Could be the Gateway to the Outer Solar System
A new proposal from the inventor of the E-sail shows how we could create an Earth-like space habitat around Ceres,…
Could Cyanobacteria Help to Terraform Mars?
A team of international scientists recently conducted a study that indicates that cyanobacteria can conduct photosynthesis in low-light conditions, which…
The Future of Space Colonization – Terraforming or Space Habitats?
At NASA's Planetary Science Vision 2050 Workshop, which took place last week, some interesting concepts for terraforming Mars and space…
How Do We Terraform Mercury?
Mercury is a hot and hostile planet, but it has many things going for it that make it an attractive…
How Do We Terraform Saturn’s Moons?
Within the Saturn system, there are many moons which could present the opportunity terraforming. But to do so presents many…
How Do We Terraform Jupiter’s Moons?
Jupiter's four largest moons - the Galileans - have long been considered as possible sites for human habitation, and even…
How Do We Terraform Venus?
Given its similarities to Earth, there are many who believe we should terraform Venus, making it live up to its…
The Definitive Guide To Terraforming
Where, why, and how should we terraform? What are the challenges, and is such a thing even possible with the…