Space Exploration
Opal Gemstone Found on Mars: Another Sign of Martian Water
NASA's Curiosity rover has been exploring areas like the Gale Crater for more than a decade,...
Space
Parallel Universe Theory: What Are the Chances of Another You?
Parallel universe theory explores the possibility that the universe contains planets similar to ours. But could...
Space Exploration
The Mystery of Dark Stars
Dark stars are some of the earliest stars in the universe. They most likely formed in...
Space
Could Quantum Communication Enable an Extraterrestrial Handshake?
Photon-enabled quantum communication could send exponential amounts of data securely over interstellar distances, potentially to intelligent...
Space
Perseverance Rover Explores an Ancient River Delta on Mars
River delta ecosystems are rich in life, which is why the Perseverance rover is exploring an...
Space
A Clearer View of Exoplanets With Starshade
Since the first confirmed discovery of a planet beyond our solar system in 1993, astronomers have...
Frontiers
Creating a Precise Lunar Map: When Sciences Collide
As NASA ramps up preparations for Project Artemis to return astronauts to the moon, one key...
Frontiers
How to Recycle Space Debris and Reduce Launch Costs
According to NASA, there are more than 500,000 pieces of space debris orbiting the Earth.
Frontiers
In-Space Manufacturing and Assembly: A Different Kind of Future
In-space manufacturing and assembly technology could help reduce the high costs and complexity associated with traditional...
Science
New US Venus Missions Seek Better Understanding of Earth’s “Twin”
Venus missions will provide insight into geologic forces at work on Venus, analyze its atmosphere and...
Science
First Marsquake Launches Field of Martian Seismology
Analysis of the first marsquake and 480 subsequent temblors are giving NASA's Mars Insight Lander science...
Environmental Tech
Heavenly Hygiene: How Do Astronauts Shower In Space?
Hygiene in space, where water never falls from the sky and the soap floats inconveniently away,...
Science
The Hard Call: Looking for Life on Mars Amid Rubble, Rocks and Soil Samples
Asking "Is there life on Mars?" means searching for something unknown. These samples may help us...
Science
Superionic Ice May Be the Most Common Form of Water in the Solar System
Superionic ice is thought to be the main form of ice on water-rich planets like Uranus...