Mars didn"t dry up in one go
The Perseverance rover has just landed on Mars. Meanwhile, its precursor Curiosity continues to explore the base of Mount Sharp (officially Aeolis Mons), a mountain several kilometers high at the center of the Gale crater. Using the telescope on the.....»»
NASA"s search for life on Mars: A rocky road for rovers, a long slog for scientists, and a battle of the budget
Is or was there life on Mars? That profound question is so complex that it will not be fully answered by the two NASA rovers now exploring it......»»
Mars attracts: How Earth"s interactions with the red planet drive deep-sea circulation
Scientists from the Universities of Sydney and Sorbonne University have used the geological record of the deep sea to discover a connection between the orbits of Earth and Mars, past global warming patterns and the speeding up of deep ocean circulati.....»»
Image: Barchan and linear dunes on Mars
On Jan. 16, 2020, the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) captured this image of two types of sand dunes on Mars: barchan and linear dunes......»»
5 great movies that should’ve won the Best Picture Oscar, but didn’t
Forrest Gump over Pulp Fiction? The Oscars have frequently gotten it wrong with giving out Best Picture, and these 5 nominated movies should've won the award......»»
3 underrated Netflix shows you should watch this weekend (March 8-10)
Want a good binge-watch for the weekend? Try these underrated Netflix shows, which didn't get enough love when they were first released......»»
9 strange facts about the Oscars you didn’t know
Before you dive into this year's Academy Awards, celebrating the best in movies, check out these strange facts about the Oscars you probably didn't know......»»
Study finds that we could lose science if publishers go bankrupt
A scan of archives shows that lots of scientific papers aren't backed up. Enlarge (credit: folderol) Back when scientific publications came in paper form, libraries played a key role in ensuring that knowledge didn't dis.....»»
It’s exactly 20 years since a Mars rover took this historic image
Twenty years ago, on March 8, a NASA Mars rover called Spirit made history when it captured a very special photograph......»»
The R3 is Rivian’s surprise electric crossover
In a surprise move, Rivian didn't just announce the R2 -- it also announced the R3 crossover. It's set to be Rivian's cheapest EV yet......»»
The Rivian R3 is Rivian’s surprise electric crossover
In a surprise move, Rivian didn't just announce the R2 -- it also announced the R3 crossover. It's set to be Rivian's cheapest EV yet......»»
Human urine boosts green bean growth on moon and Mars regolith simulants
There is the dream of living and working on the moon or planet Mars. But what are the inhabitants going to eat out there, and how are they going to grow their food? A circular and sustainable agricultural ecosystem for food production will be essenti.....»»
NASA puts out call for potential Mars astronauts
NASA has put out a call for wannabe astronauts, with those making it through the selection process likely heading to the moon and possibly even Mars......»»
New NASA astronauts graduate, eying moon—and Mars
After two years of rigorous training, ten Americans officially became astronauts on Tuesday, and are now eligible for planned NASA missions to the International Space Station, the moon, and—if all goes well—to Mars......»»
9 Reasons to Wait for the 2024 iPad Pro & 4 Reasons Not To
We didn’t see any changes to the iPad lineup in 2023, but that won’t be the case in 2024. Apple’s reportedly working on new iPad Pro models and the devices are rumored to have significant changes on board. If you’re in the market.....»»
Heybike Mars 2.0 review: Plenty of power in a folding e-bike
If a folding e-bike makes sense for you, the Heybike Mars 2.0 has a lot going for it in addition to its admittedly good looks......»»
Mars had its own version of plate tectonics
Plate tectonics is not something most people would associate with Mars. In fact, the planet's dead core is one of the primary reasons for its famous lack of a magnetic field. And since active planetary cores are one of the primary driving factors of.....»»
Netflix"s "Chicken Nugget" trailer has to be seen to be believed
Netflix has released the trailer for 'Chicken Nugget' and it simply must be seen to be believed. If you didn't wake up today thinking you needed a series about a woman who suddenly becomes a chicken nugget in your life, we're here to surprise y.....»»
Fisker raises "substantial doubt" as a going concern after $463 million Q4 net loss; 15% work force cut planned
Fisker said it has entered negotiations with a "large automaker" for a potential investment, joint development of one or more electric vehicle platforms, and North America manufacturing. Fisker didn't name the automaker......»»
Planning for a smooth landing on Mars
A U.S. mission to land astronauts on the surface of Mars will be unlike any other extraterrestrial landing ever undertaken by NASA......»»
The NASA Mars helicopter’s work is not done, it turns out
NASA’s Mars helicopter has been grounded since January 18 after suffering damage to one of its rotors as it came in to land. But its work is not done......»»