geology

A Gravity Map of Mars Uncovers Subsurface MysteriesA Gravity Map of Mars Uncovers Subsurface Mysteries

A Gravity Map of Mars Uncovers Subsurface Mysteries

A team of scientists presented a new gravity map of Mars at the Europlanet Science Congress 2024. The map shows…

5 months ago
A Swarm of Robots to Explore Mars’ Valles MarinerisA Swarm of Robots to Explore Mars’ Valles Marineris

A Swarm of Robots to Explore Mars’ Valles Marineris

Mars is known for its unique geological features. Olympus Mons is a massive shield volcano 2.5 times taller than Mt.…

5 months ago
Ancient Rocks in Mars’ Jezero Crater Confirm HabitabilityAncient Rocks in Mars’ Jezero Crater Confirm Habitability

Ancient Rocks in Mars’ Jezero Crater Confirm Habitability

According to NASA's Perseverance rover, ancient rocks in Jezero Crater formed in the presence of water. These sedimentary rocks are…

6 months ago
Cosmochemistry: Why study it? What can it teach us about finding life beyond Earth?Cosmochemistry: Why study it? What can it teach us about finding life beyond Earth?

Cosmochemistry: Why study it? What can it teach us about finding life beyond Earth?

Universe Today has had some fantastic discussions with researchers on the importance of studying impact craters, planetary surfaces, exoplanets, astrobiology,…

11 months ago
Europa Might Not Be Able to Support Life in its OceansEuropa Might Not Be Able to Support Life in its Oceans

Europa Might Not Be Able to Support Life in its Oceans

Can Europa’s massive, interior ocean contain the building blocks of life, and even support life as we know it? This…

11 months ago
Planetary Geophysics: What is it? What can it teach us about finding life beyond Earth?Planetary Geophysics: What is it? What can it teach us about finding life beyond Earth?

Planetary Geophysics: What is it? What can it teach us about finding life beyond Earth?

Universe Today has examined the importance of studying impact craters, planetary surfaces, exoplanets, astrobiology, solar physics, comets, and planetary atmospheres,…

11 months ago
There Were Glaciers… on Mercury?There Were Glaciers… on Mercury?

There Were Glaciers… on Mercury?

I have lost count of how many times I have given public lectures and explained the temperature differences between Mercury…

1 year ago
Mercury is Still ShrinkingMercury is Still Shrinking

Mercury is Still Shrinking

Mercury is considered a scorching, barren landscape that would literally melt your face off if you were standing on it…

1 year ago
A Day on Earth Used to Only Be 19 HoursA Day on Earth Used to Only Be 19 Hours

A Day on Earth Used to Only Be 19 Hours

A new study has revealed that for 1 billions years, a day on Earth lasted for about 19 hours.

2 years ago
Venus’ Outer Shell is Thinner and “Squishier” Than Previously BelievedVenus’ Outer Shell is Thinner and “Squishier” Than Previously Believed

Venus’ Outer Shell is Thinner and “Squishier” Than Previously Believed

While Earth and Venus are approximately the same size and both lose heat at about the same rate, the internal…

2 years ago