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NASA's newest prototype rover can lift its wheels like legs to climb obstacles and moves six times faster than current Mars rovers. After testing in the Colorado Desert, Ernest is paving the way for rovers that can explore entire planets in record time.
Kerala's new government is overhauling outdated land laws to free up unused property for industrial growth and finally give thousands of coastal and hill residents proper land titles. The bold "Land Reforms 2.0" plan tackles decades of red tape that kept vast government land parcels locked away while businesses struggled to find space.
NASA's Perseverance rover just took its westernmost selfie ever, 1,797 days into its mission exploring Mars. The 61-image composite shows the rover examining ancient rocks beyond Jezero Crater's familiar territory.
NASA's Perseverance rover just traveled 26.2 miles across Mars in five years, completing a marathon distance at just 0.1 mph. It's only the second rover ever to hit this milestone on another planet, and it did it in half the time of its predecessor.
NASA's Perseverance rover can now figure out exactly where it is on Mars without waiting a full day for help from Earth. The breakthrough means the rover can explore much more terrain and conduct more science experiments.
After months of exploration, NASA's Curiosity rover has finished mapping a mysterious "boxwork" terrain on Mars, uncovering clues about the Red Planet's watery past. The rover is now crossing into unexplored territory that could reveal even more secrets about ancient Martian life.
A stunning new time-lapse video shows NASA's Curiosity rover wheels enduring six years of brutal Martian terrain, turning thousands of routine images into an inspiring record of robotic perseverance. Despite visible battle scars, the rover keeps rolling after more than a decade exploring the Red Planet.
NASA just released a stunning driver's-eye view of Mars as the Perseverance rover cruised 807 feet along the rim of an ancient crater. The two-hour journey captures what it's like to explore the Red Planet from the rover's perspective.
NASA's Perseverance rover just completed the first AI-planned drive on Mars, charting its own 807-foot path across the red planet. This breakthrough means rovers can explore farther and faster than ever before.
Colombia is redistributing land to farmers in its biggest agrarian reform ever, replacing coca crops with coffee and cocoa while building partnerships with China for rural development. The transformation aims to reduce poverty, fight illicit drug production, and restore dignity to those who work the land.
Twenty-five years after its creation, America's National Conservation Lands network has grown to 906 protected areas spanning 38 million acres, serving as vital hubs for scientific research. These landscapes are helping scientists understand everything from climate change to Indigenous land management practices.
After months of drilling and exploration, NASA's Curiosity rover is wrapping up its fascinating study of mysterious ridge patterns on Mars. The rover's findings could reveal secrets about ancient water on the Red Planet.
When a vintage NASA research plane lost its landing gear mid-flight, the pilot brought it down safely in a textbook emergency landing that saved both crew and a piece of aviation history. Everyone walked away without a scratch.
NASA's Perseverance rover just gained the ability to pinpoint its exact location on Mars without human assistance, like having GPS on another planet. The breakthrough technology means the rover can now explore farther and faster than ever before. #
Shannon Dunn-Downing won America's first Olympic snowboarding medal in 1998, training not in private facilities but on public lands in Colorado. Her story reveals how 116 ski resorts on U.S. Forest Service land create champions while staying open to everyone.
After a drilling mishap left NASA's Curiosity rover stuck to a Martian rock, scientists held their breath for a second attempt. This time, the rover nailed it, collecting precious powder that could reveal secrets about ancient Mars.
Lunar Outpost just raised $30 million to develop Pegasus, a sleek new moon rover that will help build humanity's first permanent lunar base. The Colorado company now has more moon rovers assigned to missions than all other commercial companies combined.
When NASA's Curiosity rover got its drill stuck in Martian rock, engineers choreographed an intricate robotic dance to set it free. The clever rescue led to exciting new discoveries and the rover is already exploring fresh terrain.
A special task force in India cracked down on a sophisticated land fraud operation, arresting 200 people and returning stolen property to its rightful owners. Senior citizens and those living far from their ancestral land were the primary targets.
NASA's Curiosity rover is wrapping up months of exploration in a unique Martian terrain called the boxwork unit, capturing stunning 360-degree panoramas and analyzing rock samples that could reveal ancient secrets about the Red Planet. The rover is now preparing to climb higher up Mount Sharp to continue its groundbreaking mission.
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