Scientist spending a year on Mars reveals what worries her the most

Scientist spending a year on Mars reveals what worries her the most
A scientist who is preparing to spend a year on ‘Mars’ has revealed what worries her the most. Canadian biologist Kelly Haston is taking part in an …

Author: Gregory Robinson

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'Alien' signal beamed to Earth from Mars in SETI test

'Alien' signal beamed to Earth from Mars in SETI test
The coded message is designed to help us prep for a real potential signal from E.T. An ambitious new SETI (search for extraterrestrial intelligence) …

Author: Mike Wall

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Don't mess with Mars. It has a crust made of 'heavy armor,' scientists say

Don't mess with Mars. It has a crust made of 'heavy armor,' scientists say
'We were fortunate to observe this quake.' A massive marsquake measured by NASA's InSight lander suggests the Red Planet crust is "like heavy armor" …

Author: Robert Lea

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ChatGPT on Mars: How AI can help scientists study the Red Planet

ChatGPT on Mars: How AI can help scientists study the Red Planet
"This is not trivial. It is not just a paper. It is about who we really want to become as a species." The world is abuzz, perhaps even befuddled, …

Author: Leonard David

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Perseverance rover spies signs of ancient raging river on Mars

Perseverance rover spies signs of ancient raging river on Mars
'We're thinking about rivers on a different scale than we have before.' Ancient Mars may have had its share of raging rivers. There are plenty of signs …

Author: Mike Wall

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Mars ice deposits could pave the way for human exploration

Mars ice deposits could pave the way for human exploration
Scientists are on the lookout for accessible ice on the Red Planet. If humans ever put boots on Mars, they need to go where the ice is first. One …

Author: Leonard David

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How long does it take to get to Mars?

How long does it take to get to Mars?
How long would it take to drive or walk to Mars, and how long does it take actual space missions? If you could jump in a car and travel at 161 kph …

Author: Jenny Winder

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Gigantic Quake Recorded on Mars Was as Powerful as All Others Combined

Gigantic Quake Recorded on Mars Was as Powerful as All Others Combined
A tremendous, record-breaking quake that rocked Mars in May of this year was at least five times larger than the previous record-holder, new research …

Author: Michelle Starr

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Wind Power on Mars Can Power Human Habitats, Scientists Discover

Wind Power on Mars Can Power Human Habitats, Scientists Discover
What will power humanity's future Mars bases? The red planet's wind is strong enough to do the job in some locations, a new study says. Picture, for a moment, the first human base on Mars. Perhaps you’re thinking of a modest habitat, a communications dish, or a return ship on a launchpad at a …

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