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Study Suggests Certain Fungi Could Survive Journey to Mars
Recent research indicates that specific strains of fungi may withstand the harsh conditions of space travel, potentially aiding future Mars missions.
Editorial Staff 1 day ago
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9 articles tagged with "Mars"
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Briefing: Mars dust storms are sparking electricity and rewriting the planet’s chemistry
Strategic angle: Mars may look like a quiet, dusty world, but it’s actually buzzing with hidden electrical activity.
Editorial Staff 16 days ago
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Briefing: 'Serendipitous' discovery of Martian ripple marks reveals an ancient sandstorm
Strategic angle: Scientists uncover evidence of a past sandstorm on Mars through the study of ripple marks in sedimentary rocks.
Editorial Staff 19 days ago
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Briefing: High nickel concentrations in Martian bedrock point to potential biosignatures
Strategic angle: NASA's Perseverance rover discovers unexpected nickel levels in Martian bedrock, suggesting possible signs of life.
Editorial Staff 20 days ago
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Briefing: Legged robot could accelerate resource prospecting on the moon and the search for life on Mars
Strategic angle: Innovative technology aims to enhance planetary exploration efficiency.
Editorial Staff 21 days ago
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Briefing: A self-sufficient Mars garden? How cyanobacteria-based fertilizer could grow edible biomass
Strategic angle: A research team from the University of Bremen and the German Aerospace Center has made significant progress in developing a sustainable farming solution for Mars.
Editorial Staff about 1 month ago
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Briefing: Curiosity Blog, Sols 4832–4837: Driving the (Contact) Line!
Strategic angle: Exploring the final phase of the boxwork campaign on Mars.
Editorial Staff about 1 month ago
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Briefing: NASA launches twin spacecraft to solve the mystery of Mars’ lost atmosphere
Strategic angle: Mars didn’t always look like the barren world we see today. Over billions of years, the Sun’s solar wind stripped away much of its atmosphere.
Editorial Staff about 1 month ago
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Briefing: NASA’s Curiosity rover investigates strange spiderweb ridges on Mars
Strategic angle: Curiosity rover explores unique formations that may uncover Mars' watery past.
Editorial Staff about 1 month ago