Mars
Carnival of Space #575
Welcome to the 575th Carnival of Space! The Carnival is a community of space science and astronomy writers and bloggers,…
As the Martian Dust Storm Subsides, There’s Still No Word From Opportunity
The Martian dust storm that has been raging for months finally appears to be subsiding, though it will still be…
Five Teams Compete to Design a 3D Printed Mars Habitat for NASA
As part of their 3D-Printed Habitat Centennial Challenge, NASA recently awarded five teams with a total of $100,000 for their…
New Photos of Saturn and Mars from Hubble
The Hubble Space Telescope took advantage of the fact that both Saturn and Mars are at opposition this summer and…
Mars is 1000x Drier Than the Driest Places on Earth
A new study led by NASA's Ames Research Center has indicated that microorganisms are not likely to survive in Mars'…
Underground Liquid Water Found on Mars!
A new analysis of 15 years of data from the Mars Express probe by a team of Italian scientists shows…
This Stunning Photo Shows the Martian Dust Storm as it was Just Getting Going
The ESA recently released stunning photos of a Martian storm front, which were acquired by the Mars Express orbiter in…
The Martian Dust Storm Has Covered the Entire Planet
The Martian dust storm that began a few weeks ago has grown to engulf the entire planet, and Curiosity is…
Strange Landscapes on Mars were Created by Explosive Volcanoes
According to a new study from Johns Hopkins University, Mars' Medusa Fossae region was created by volcanic activity, a finding…
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…