Meet ‘MOXIE’, a small Nasa device that for the first time made oxygen from the Martian atmosphere
Meet ‘MOXIE’, a small Nasa device that for the first time made oxygen from the Martian atmosphere (Image:…
Atacama Desert: In 2003, scientists found that a part of Chile’s desert is so mysteriously dry that the soil is lifeless and has no DNA at all; today, scientists use it to study Martian conditions without leaving Earth
Atacama Desert (Photo via Canva) Chile’s Atacama Desert is the driest non-polar desert on Earth, and it is…
Nasa explored putting astronauts into a hibernation-like state for Mars missions, but scientists are still trying to make the science-fiction idea safe for humans |
Sending humans to Mars is one of Nasa’s greatest ambitions, but the journey presents enormous challenges. A round…
NASA’s first nuclear-powered spacecraft is heading to Mars, and its bringing helicopters
For years, nuclear propulsion sat in the same category as so many ambitious space ideas, impressive on paper,…
Mars has air, but almost none of it can keep you alive
For all the drama around getting to Mars, the harder question starts after landing. A person can step…
Curiosity rover finds Mars’ most complex organic molecules yet
Curiosity rover finds Mars’ most complex organic molecules yet – Futura-Sciences February 15, 2026 3 min This Martian…