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Scientists discovered the first direct evidence of lightning on Mars hiding in decade-old spacecraft data. The rare detection offers a breakthrough in understanding the Red Planet's mysterious atmosphere.
NASA's Curiosity rover discovered the longest organic molecules ever found on Mars, and scientists say they can't explain them without considering the possibility of ancient life. The fatty acid fragments found in ancient mudstone are the kind of molecules living things create.
Scientists just confirmed lightning exists on another planet in our solar system. Two NASA spacecraft spotted different types of electrical sparks crackling through Martian dust storms.
NASA's Curiosity rover just sent back stunning images of web-like rock formations on Mars that reveal water existed on the Red Planet far longer than scientists thought. The discovery could reshape our understanding of when Mars could have supported life.
Scientists discovered that Martian soil naturally slows down microscopic animals called tardigrades, but a simple water wash changes everything. This tiny breakthrough could help protect Mars from Earth germs while making the red planet safer for future astronauts.
Two spacecraft just completed their first test phase in deep space and are now preparing for a groundbreaking journey to Mars that could unlock secrets needed for future human exploration. The mission proves that innovative partnerships can deliver world-class science faster and cheaper than ever before.
One of the world's largest snack makers just locked in enough clean energy to power a small city. Mars' new Swedish wind partnership will cut 10% of its total carbon footprint by 2030.
In Western Australia's remote Karlamilyi National Park, Martu rangers are using generations of Indigenous knowledge to save the northern quoll, a cat-sized marsupial that once thrived across their Country. Their cultural memory is filling scientific gaps and giving this endangered predator a real chance at recovery.
A tiny camera sensor designed for NASA missions in the 1990s now lives in nearly every smartphone on Earth. The technology that helped rovers land on Mars is the same one capturing your daily photos.
Snack and pet food giant Mars just locked in 670 gigawatt hours of clean electricity annually from Sweden's new Kölvallen Wind Farm. The deal marks one of the company's biggest renewable energy commitments in Europe and brings Mars closer to cutting its total carbon footprint by 10% by 2030.
NASA's Perseverance rover discovered potential evidence of past life in a Martian rock sample, bringing us closer to answering one of humanity's biggest questions. The rover also navigates Mars independently using groundbreaking technology that lets it locate itself without human help.
NASA's Curiosity rover has spent six months exploring mysterious ridge formations on Mars that look like giant spiderwebs from space. The discovery suggests water existed on the Red Planet far longer than scientists thought, meaning ancient microbial life could have survived there much longer too.
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.
Robots are making breakthrough leaps in autonomy and human-like movement, from synchronized martial arts performances to NASA rovers navigating Mars independently. These advances signal a future where robots work alongside humans more naturally than ever.
Four astronauts are preparing to fly around the Moon in 2026, marking humanity's return to lunar exploration after decades. Their training flights bring us one step closer to landing humans on Mars.
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. #
The United Arab Emirates is keeping its Hope spacecraft orbiting Mars for four more years after collecting massive amounts of planetary data. The mission extension proves small nations can make big contributions to space science.
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.
A lifelong Peanuts fan designed the first official Lego Snoopy set, and it's everything fans hoped for. The 964-piece doghouse comes complete with Woodstock, marshmallows, and 75 years of nostalgia.
After Hurricane Katrina destroyed protective wetlands, volunteers have planted nearly 30,000 cypress and tupelo trees around New Orleans to anchor the sinking land and shield the city from future storms. The saplings represent two decades of determined recovery, transforming degraded marshes into thriving forests once again.
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