Mars
Carl Sagan’s Theory Of Early Mars Warming Gets New Attention
Carl Sagan hit on the idea 40 years ago. Now, a team of scientists have discovered that a trifecta of…
Some Earth Life is Ready to Live on Mars, Right Now
A new study from a team of researchers from the University of Arkansas shows that certain types of microorganisms could…
Mars Curiosity Rolls Up to Potential New Meteorite
NASA's Curiosity Rover is turning into an able meteorite hunter with a shiny new find just this past week.
Could We Marsiform Ourselves?
Changing another world to support Earth life is called terraforming. But maybe it's a better idea to just change Earth…
Martian Spacecraft Spies Earth and the Moon
The incredible HiRISE camera on board the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter turned its eyes away from its usual target – Mars’…
Weekly Space Hangout – January 6, 2017: Abigail “Astronaut Abby” Harrison
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CA1TsL0R1Ns Host: Fraser Cain (@fcain) Special Guests: This week's guest is Abigail "Astronaut Abby" Harrison. Abigail is the founder of…
Opportunity Celebrates Christmas/New Year on Mars Marching to Ancient Water Carved Gully
On the brink of 4600 Sols of a profoundly impactful life, NASA’s long lived Opportunity rover celebrates the Christmas/New Year’s…
NASA Might Build an Ice House on Mars
At first glance, a new concept for a NASA habitat on Mars looks like a cross between Mark Watney’s inflatable…
Astronomy Cast Ep. 433: Volcanoes on Mars
So if you've been to Yellowstone National Park, you've seen one of the most amazing features of the natural world…
Astronomy Cast Ep. 432: Geoglogic Ages of Mars – From Wet and Wild to Desolate Desert
Today, Mars is a desolate wasteland, with dusty red rocks and sand stretching out to the horizon. But billions of…