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Martian Volcanic Glass Could Be Hotspot for LifeMoffett Field CA (SPX) Apr 27, 2012 Glass sand on Mars may point the way to chemically-rich water ideal for hosting life. The newly discovered glass dune fields, spread across almost a third of the planet, likely formed from interactions between magma and ice or water - interactions that could create the perfect environments for microbial life. The northern lowlands spread across millions of square miles in the red planet's northern hemisphere. But dark sediments in the region have puzzled planetary scientists. Briony Horgan a ... read more |
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 Mars Express explores the roots of Martian volcanoes Recent analysis of radio signals sent back by ESA's Mars Express orbiter has enabled a team of Belgian and German scientists to probe deep beneath the surface of Mars. The first targeted, high resol ... more | .. |
 Lava flows carved Mars valleys: study Lava flows carved valleys on Mars, US scientists said Thursday amid a long-running debate over whether water or volcanoes formed part of the red planet's landscape. ... more | .. |
  Russian RESONANCE and Interheliozond projects: linking Sun and Earth Not nearly as spectacular as astrophysical or planetary missions, magnetospheric studies are nevertheless closer to the Earthling's wellbeing, since plasma environment in the immediate vicinity of t ... more | .. |
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 People to Land on Mars in Next 40 Years The world may see a manned spaceflight to Mars in the first half of this century, a prominent Russian academic said on Monday. "I think [a manned trip to Mars] will take place in the first hal ... more | .. |
 WSU astrobiologist proposes fleet of probes to seek life on Mars A Washington State University astrobiologist is leading a group of 20 scientists in calling for a mission to Mars with "a strong and comprehensive life detection component." At the heart of their pr ... more | .. |
 Asteroid sites hint at life on Mars Craters made by asteroid impacts may be the best place to look for signs of life on other planets, a study suggests. Tiny organisms have been discovered thriving deep underneath a site in the US whe ... more | .. |
 Mars Astronauts Could Risk DNA Damage Future astronauts working on the Red Planet's surface risk general changes in health at the DNA level because of increased radiation exposure, a prominent Russian academic said on Monday. "Acc ... more |
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 Bringing Mars Back to Earth The search for life should be an essential component of a sample return mission from Mars, according to a recent report examining the science behind such a venture. A team of scientists, inclu ... more | .. |
 Human health on Mars mission discussed Future astronauts spending time on the surface of Mars may face radiation exposure levels that could increase the risk of DNA damage, Russian scientists say. ... more | .. |
 Opportunity Benefits From Brighter Skies and Small Dust Cleaning of Solar Panels Opportunity is positioned on the north end of Cape York on the rim of Endeavour Crater with an approximate 15-degree northerly tilt for favorable solar energy production. The solar insolation ... more | .. |
Opportunity Left-Front Wheel Stabilized Opportunity is positioned on the north end of Cape York on the rim of Endeavour Crater with an approximate 15-degree northerly tilt for favorable solar energy production. The solar insolation ... more |
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 Asteroid Craters On Earth Give Clues In Search For Life On Mars Craters made by asteroid impacts may be the best place to look for signs of life on other planets, a study suggests. Tiny organisms have been discovered thriving deep underneath a site in the U.S. w ... more | .. |
  Designing the interplanetary web Reliable Internet access on the Moon, near Mars or for astronauts on a space station? How about controlling a planetary rover from a spacecraft in deep space? These are just some of the pioneering t ... more | .. |
  Russian Space Agency eyes Moon explorations Luna-Glob, a Moon-exploration program, will be a priority for the Russian Federal Space Agency (Roscosmos) for the next 10 years, academician Lev Zeleny, director of the Space Research Institute of ... more | .. |
 Martian impact craters may be hiding life If there is life on Mars it may be lurking in craters formed by asteroid impacts on the planet's surface, as has happened on Earth, Scottish scientists say. ... more |
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Commercial tea bags identified as major source of microplastics in infusions
Tunisia women herb harvesters struggle with drought and heat
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Dark regions on Mars may be volcanic glass Mysterious dark regions on the planet Mars are made of glass, likely formed in ancient volcanic eruptions, U.S. researchers said. ... more | .. |
 Photo Of NASA's Maven Spacecraft and Propellant Tank at Lockheed Martin Lockheed Martin has installed the propellant tank on NASA's MAVEN spacecraft, which it is building at its Space Systems Company facilities near Denver. In addition to the large tank, many of the pri ... more | .. |
 NASA Planning Group Takes Key Steps For Future Mars Exploration NASA's Mars Program Planning Group (MPPG), established to assist the agency in developing a new strategy for the exploration of the Red Planet, has begun analyzing options for future robotic mission ... more | .. |
 Russia to Go Back to the Moon Before Reaching for Mars Recent setbacks have not stopped the Russian space effort but have drastically modified its plans. "Less fuss and more business" is now the philosophy. While not dropping its ambitions for Mars rese ... more |
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NASA seeks new ideas for Mars missions The US space agency said Friday it is seeking fresh ideas for robotic missions to explore Mars, after budget cuts nixed a planned partnership with the European space agency. ... more | .. |
 Mars Express - Pit chains on the Tharsis volcanic bulge In the Tharsis volcanic region, almost the size of Europe, the Martian highlands have arched up into a shield several thousand metres in height as a consequence of volcanic processes. Quite a few un ... more | .. |
 Russia and Europe give boost to Mars robotic mission Russia's participation in ExoMars program is approaching. A meeting of ESA and Roscosmos is scheduled for April, 6. The European landing mission to Mars may prove to be a salvation for the Russian ... more | .. |
Post Solstice Rover Takes The Opportunity For A Wiggle Opportunity is positioned on the north end of Cape York on the rim of Endeavour Crater with an approximate 15-degree northerly tilt for favorable solar energy production. The winter solstice (March ... more |
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Milei vows to promote nuclear energy in Argentina
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Mars missions race, India takes lead India aims at sending an orbiter to Mars in 2013. The race for the Red planet unwinds with NASA planning a launch for the same 2013 fiscal year and China somewhat lagging behind. Earlier this month ... more | .. |
 12-Mile-High Martian Dust Devil Caught In Act A Martian dust devil roughly 12 miles high (20 kilometers) was captured whirling its way along the Amazonis Planitia region of Northern Mars on March 14. It was imaged by the High Resolution I ... more | .. |
 The sounds of Mars and Venus are revealed for the first time In a world first, the sounds of Mars and Venus are revealed as part of a planetarium show in Hampshire this Easter. Despite many years of space exploration, we have no evidence of the sound of other ... more | .. |
Slight Drop Of Left-Front Wheel Opportunity is positioned on the north end of Cape York on the rim of Endeavour Crater with an approximate 15-degree northerly tilt for favorable solar energy production. Radio Doppler trackin ... more |
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 Dusty, Acidic Glaciers Could Explain Layered Deposits on Mars Researchers from the Planetary Science Institute (PSI) and NASA Johnson Space Center (JSC) have proposed a new hypothesis to explain a class of enigmatic geologic features on Mars that have puzzled ... more | .. |
 'Mount Sharp' On Mars Links Geology's Past and Future One particular mountain on Mars, bigger than Colorado's grandest, has been beckoning would-be explorers since it was first sighted from orbit in the 1970s. Scientists have ideas about how it took sh ... more | .. |
 Mars Science Laboratory Adjusts Orbital Path And Tests Instruments NASA's Mars Science Laboratory spacecraft, halfway to Mars, has adjusted its flight path for delivery of the one-ton rover Curiosity to the surface of Mars in August. Tests completed aboard Curiosit ... more | .. |
 A glow in the Martian night throws light on atmospheric circulation A faint, infrared glow above the winter poles of Mars is giving new insights into seasonal changes in the planet's atmospheric circulation. The tell-tale night emission was first detected in 2004 in ... more |
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