Ingenuity Mars Helicopter spots Perseverance from above
Can you see NASA's newest rover in this picture from Jezero Crater?.....»»
Perseverance rover catches footage of a dust devil on Mars
Many weather events we experience on Earth can be found on other planets too, including whirlwinds, and the Perseverance rover recently captured footage of one......»»
NASA"s Perseverance captures dust-filled Martian whirlwind
The lower portion of a Martian dust devil was captured moving along the western rim of Mars' Jezero Crater by NASA's Perseverance rover on Aug. 30, 2023, the 899th Martian day, or sol, of the mission. The video, which was sped up 20 times, is compose.....»»
Sperm swimming is caused by the same patterns that are believed to dictate zebra stripes
Patterns of chemical interactions are thought to create patterns in nature such as stripes and spots. A new study shows that the mathematical basis of these patterns also governs how sperm tail moves......»»
NASA’s Mars helicopter has just flown faster than ever before
NASA's Mars helicopter has set a new speed record during its latest flight on the red planet. It comes just a week after it beat its own altitude record......»»
Computer simulation explains mysterious rock patterns seen from Czech Republic to Mars
In geology, honeycombs are an intriguing pattern of small cavities on rock surfaces found in coastal regions, wet areas, deserts, and even on Mars. They are fascinating to look at in natural objects and a bane of historic buildings and monuments. Des.....»»
NASA’s Mars rover uses its self-driving smarts to navigate toughest route
As it continues its search for signs of ancient microbial life, NASA's Mars rover recently used its self-driving smarts to navigate its trickiest route yet......»»
Historic wind tunnel facility testing NASA"s Mars ascent vehicle rocket
The MAV (Mars Ascent Vehicle) team recently completed wind tunnel testing at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center in a facility that has been a critical part of NASA missions going all the way back to the Apollo program......»»
Did life exist on Mars? Other planets? With AI"s help, we may know soon
Scientists have discovered a simple and reliable test for signs of past or present life on other planets—"the holy grail of astrobiology.".....»»
James Webb spots carbon dioxide on Europa, supporting theory of habitability
Europa is one of the most likely places in the solar system to support life beyond Earth, and now new findings could make that possibility more likely......»»
Solar sails could reach Mars in just 26 days
A recent study submitted to Acta Astronautica and currently available on the arXiv preprint server explores the potential for using aerographite solar sails for traveling to Mars and interstellar space, which could dramatically reduce both the time a.....»»
Independent reviewers find NASA Mars Sample Return plans are seriously flawed
"MSR was established with unrealistic budget and schedule expectations from the beginning." Enlarge / The fate of a mission to return samples from Mars hangs in the balance. (credit: NASA) An independent review of NASA's.....»»
Independent review finds Mars Sample Return mission important, but broken
"MSR was established with unrealistic budget and schedule expectations from the beginning." Enlarge / The fate of a mission to return samples from Mars hangs in the balance. (credit: NASA) An independent review of NASA's.....»»
New Mars gravity analysis improves understanding of possible ancient ocean
The first use of a novel method of analyzing Mars' gravitational force supports the idea that the planet once had an extensive northern ocean......»»
Mars region offers NASA rover environment to search for evidence of ancient microbial life
Purdue University scientist Briony Horgan is leading NASA's Mars rover into unfamiliar territory as the mission turns toward its next opportunity to find ancient signs of life on the red planet......»»
DEAL: Save $120 on this eero Pro 6 mesh WiFi router bundle!
If you’re looking to eliminate WiFi dead spots in your home, then don’t miss out on this deal for the eero Pro 6 mesh router bundle! The post DEAL: Save $120 on this eero Pro 6 mesh WiFi router bundle! appeared first on Phandroid. The.....»»
NASA’s amazing Mars helicopter just set a new flight record
NASA's Mars helicopter continues to impress. During its 59th flight on the distant planet, the drone-like machine achieved a new record......»»
Here’s what the latest Mars rover has learned so far
Catch up on the Mars 2020 mission in 2023. Enlarge / Planetary vampire Perseverance takes a selfie with two sample drill holes. (credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/MSSS) It’s easy to take it for granted, but we’re driving arou.....»»
Lucas Pope’s Mars After Midnight changed my mind about the Playdate
Lucas Pope's Mars After Midnight turns Papers, Please into a bite-sized sci-fi game that's perfect for the Playdate......»»
Butt-dial of iPhone Emergency SOS via satellite still summons helicopter rescue
While enjoying a trip through Dinosaur National Monument, one hiker found himself the subject of a helicopter search-and-rescue mission after falsely activating his iPhone's Emergency SOS via satellite feature.The different stages of using Emergency.....»»
Destiny awaits on Mars in For All Mankind season 4 teaser
For All Mankind returns for its fourth season this fall, and the first teaser trailer offers a recruitment video to join the colonists on Mars......»»