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One part of this plan would require increasing the planet’s atmospheric pressure, and one scientist suggests that capturing celestial objects from the Kuiper Belt—which are full of the necessary light ...
Seismic data from NASA’s InSight lander suggests liquid water may exist beneath Mars’ surface, supporting the potential for ...
Mars Express has revealed the dynamic landscape of Mars, showcasing both rugged terrain and smoother, younger plains on the ...
The depths, longevity, and potential to generate silicic compositions of magma chambers are linked to crustal temperature, which varies across Mars and over its geological history.
Because salt has been detected on Mars, it is likely that Martian mudflows are also salty, much like Earth’s mud volcanoes, ...
One of the biggest challenges in predicting Antarctica's deeply uncertain future is understanding exactly what's driving its ...
Nighthawk would fly to altitudes of up to 4,920 feet (1,500 meters) above the Martian average, covering distances of up to ...
A proposed Mars helicopter mission would search for signs of life, water and future human footholds in a vast volcanic canyon ...
Scientists say it's likely that the closest active volcano to the Alaskan city of Anchorage will erupt soon. If it does, the primary concern is ash, which could impact both residents and flights in ...
The Perseverance rover has found some intriguing samples on the red planet. Here's what they might reveal about the origins ...
Warm spells on Mars may spark massive dust storms, scientists say, bringing us closer to predicting Martian weather. Today’s ...
They look like a dish of lentils, or a mass of spider eggs on a leaf. But whatever they are, these tiny little brown blobs, ...