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Sun's chaotic peak triggers record-breaking 'global auroras' on Mars
Mars has had frequent planet-wide auroras in recent months, including an unprecedented trio of events in February. Experts say the sudden increase is the result of the ongoing solar maximum.
NASA Mars Imagery Captures Auroras Covering Planet
The light shows can be seen across the entirety of Mars, due to our neighboring planet's lack of magnetic field.
NASA prepares for intense sun storms on Mars during 'solar maximum'
As the sun reaches solar maximum, Mars spacecraft are preparing to study the effects of increased radiation bombardment and how solar storms may impact future crewed missions to the Red Planet.
NASA Watching as Sun Blasts Mars to See Effect on Astronauts
Toasty Times The Sun is ramping up, which could be a boon for our hopes of exploring Mars on foot — depending on what scientists find. In preparation for a potential manned mission to the Red Planet,
Mars Gets Solar Eclipses Too
NASA’s Perseverance rover captures video of solar eclipse on Mars. The Mastcam-Z camera recorded video of Phobos, one of the Red Planet’s two moons, to study how its orbit is changing over time.
Solar maximum: NASA gears up to study radiation, particle bombarding on Mars
In order to prepare for future astronaut Mars missions, NASA will task two of its spacecraft with analyzing the effects of this increased solar activity on the Red Planet. Analyzi
Peak solar activity sparks unprecedented ‘global auroras’ on Mars
Peak solar activity sparks unprecedented ‘global auroras’ on Mars - Red planet experiencing greatest level of auroral activity in 10 years
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Long ago, a lake on Mars might have been sprawling with microbes
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Ancient farm practice could help sustain future humans on Mars
This ancient agricultural technique may increase yields of some plants on the Red Planet.
Scientists explore how to improve crop yields - on Mars
For future human bases or colonies on Mars to be self-sustaining, a reliable source of home-grown food will be a must. It ...
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The 2024 Humans to Mars Summit is happening next week
Humans to Mars Summit takes place next week, with talks focusing on establishing a sustainable and permanent human presence ...
Mars Loaded With Mineral Closely Associated With Life, NASA Rover Finds
Oxidation Fascination NASA's Curiosity Mars rover has discovered rocky material that is riddled with an unusual amount of ...
Mars Express is a smart and stylish addition to the sci-fi noir canon
Mars Express is a futuristic detective story about the autonomy of synthetic beings — which is to say, it’s the latest in a long line of sci-fi influenced by Ghost in the Shell and Blade Runner. But ...
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Mars sixth-graders attend Children’s Choice Awards
Five Mars Area Centennial School students helped decide the best book of the year at the 2024 Children’s Choice Awards hosted ...
‘Mars Express’ Review: Thrilling Cyberpunk Mystery Warns of a Future Conflict Between Humans and AI
Jérémie Périn takes to another planet for 'Mars Express,' whose weighty ideas and sleek hand-drawn animation make for a ...
From Bruno Mars to Chris Tucker, celebrities wow at Trifecta Gala on Kentucky Derby eve
From Bruno Mars to Chris Tucker, big name celebrities wow at The Trifecta Gala on Kentucky Derby weekend. Take a peek inside.
The animated sci-fi mystery Mars Express aims high and lands among the stars
Jonathan Djob Nkondo, who worked as a character artist and designer on that series, also contributed robot designs for Mars ...
NASA selects 9 companies to work on low-cost Mars projects
NASA is expanding its plans for Mars, looking at not only a big, high-budget, long-term project to bring back a sample from ...