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A scientist discovered a route to Mars that could cut round-trip travel from three years to just five months. The finding uses asteroid paths and could transform NASA's plans to send humans to the red planet in the 2030s.
New research reveals Earth and Mars formed from nearly identical cosmic material, rewriting our understanding of how our planet came to be. The discovery shows Jupiter's gravity kept Earth local, building almost entirely from inner Solar System dust.
A small Israeli town in the Negev Desert is transforming into a cutting-edge space technology hub, backed by NVIDIA. The landscape of Mitzpe Ramon looks so much like Mars that even NASA researchers can't tell the difference in photos.
Leading autism researchers and advocates formed a new independent committee to guide autism research priorities and counter recent federal changes. The group aims to unite the autism community and protect evidence-based research as funding reaches $568 million annually.
NASA's Curiosity rover just drilled into a Martian rock with the perfect name: Campo Marte, which translates to "Field of Mars." The mission also teamed up with another spacecraft exploring our solar system in a rare interplanetary collaboration.
New images from a spacecraft orbiting Mars show volcanic ash spreading across an ancient sea bed over just 50 years, proving the Red Planet is far more alive than scientists once thought. The discovery turns Mars from a frozen museum into a world that's actively reshaping itself.
Scientists discovered that Mars' massive dust storms generate powerful static electricity that sparks chemical reactions across the planet's surface and atmosphere. This hidden electrical activity is reshaping the Red Planet in ways researchers are just beginning to understand.
A groundbreaking 2025 study reveals that terraforming Mars has shifted from science fiction to active scientific debate, thanks to breakthroughs in synthetic biology and affordable space travel. Researchers propose a phased plan to warm the Red Planet and introduce engineered life within decades.
NASA is recruiting volunteers to spend an entire year in a simulated Mars habitat, preparing humanity for its first crewed mission to the Red Planet. Applications are now open for the groundbreaking Moon & Mars Exploration Analog program starting in August 2027.
For two decades, NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter has been quietly revolutionizing our understanding of the Red Planet's watery past. The spacecraft just hit a major milestone while continuing to scout landing sites for future astronauts.
A massive 1,300-kilometer valley on Mars is offering scientists fresh evidence that the Red Planet once hosted an ocean during a warmer, wetter era. New images from the Mars Express spacecraft show dramatic flood channels, collapsed terrain, and volcanic features that paint a picture of ancient water reshaping an entire world.
A four-legged robot just completed Mars exploration missions in 12 minutes instead of the 41 minutes humans need. Swiss researchers believe this robotic dog could revolutionize how we search for ancient life on other planets.
A Brazilian cosmologist discovered an asteroid-inspired shortcut that could slash Mars travel time to five months round trip. The 2031 planetary alignment offers a once-in-a-decade opportunity for faster space exploration.
New research suggests NASA's Viking missions detected signs of life on Mars nearly 50 years ago, but scientists misinterpreted the data. A breakthrough discovery about Martian chemistry could rewrite what we know about life beyond Earth.
Scientists discovered that Mars, despite being just one-tenth Earth's mass, plays a surprisingly important role in keeping our planet's climate cycles stable. This finding could change how we search for habitable worlds beyond our solar system.
A scientist who revolutionized protein research is now tackling science's reproducibility crisis with AI. His new approach could help researchers separate reliable studies from questionable ones, speeding up cures for diseases like Alzheimer's.
Scientists now have access to an AI tool that filters through 150 years of research data to deliver trustworthy answers in seconds. CAS Newton helps researchers move from question to verified answer without drowning in information overload.
When US funding cuts threatened to collapse decades of life-saving health research in South Africa, the country fought back with a $32 million rescue package. Now 59 critical HIV and tuberculosis research projects are moving forward.
South Korea is creating a new research movement to produce globally recognized scientists like Jane Goodall by focusing on uniquely Korean topics. The K-Science initiative aims to blend the nation's culture, history, and environment with cutting-edge research.
After two years studying unusual rock formations on Mars, NASA's Curiosity rover is completing its "boxwork campaign" with stunning discoveries. The findings could unlock secrets about Mars' ancient past and potential for life.
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