Studying lake deposits in Idaho could give scientists insight into ancient traces of life on Mars
While NASA rovers on the surface of Mars look for hints of life, researchers back on Earth are studying ‘echoes of life’ from ancient basins – hoping that the two sites might be similar.
Robert Patalano, Lecturer of Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Bryant University •
conversation
Feb. 5, 2024 • ~7 min
Feb. 5, 2024 • ~7 min
Lunar science is entering a new active phase, with commercial launches of landers that will study solar wind and peer into the universe’s dark ages
Projects under NASA’s CLPS program will probe unexplored questions about the universe’s formation.
Jack Burns, Professor of Astrophysical and Planetary Sciences, University of Colorado Boulder •
conversation
Feb. 5, 2024 • ~8 min
Feb. 5, 2024 • ~8 min
Orbital resonance − the striking gravitational dance done by planets with aligning orbits
Orbital resonance is kind of like musical harmony, but systems that display it are far more rare than songs with harmonic melodies.
Chris Impey, University Distinguished Professor of Astronomy, University of Arizona •
conversation
Feb. 2, 2024 • ~9 min
Feb. 2, 2024 • ~9 min
Nasa’s Mars helicopter Ingenuity has ended its mission – its success paves the way for more flying vehicles on other planets and moons
Among the missions being planned is a huge helicopter drone to explore Saturn’s moon Titan.
Kevin Olsen, UKSA Mars Science Fellow, Department of Physics, University of Oxford •
conversation
Jan. 29, 2024 • ~7 min
Jan. 29, 2024 • ~7 min
How simple changes can open up Britain’s green spaces so everyone can benefit from them
This initiative could give more disabled and young people the confidence to explore more of Britain’s wild spaces and build a stronger nature connection
Anthony Maher, Professor of Special Educational Needs, Disability and Inclusion, Leeds Beckett University •
conversation
Jan. 29, 2024 • ~7 min
Jan. 29, 2024 • ~7 min
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