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July 16, 2018

Geometry helps solve the mystery of Mars' water

The Martian surface is crisscrossed with what looks like the scars of running water cut into its dusty dry surface.

July 13, 2018

NASA shares creepy image of 'spiders' on Mars

Arachnophobia is defined as the "extreme or irrational fear of spiders." But that "fear" isn't just limited to Earth.

July 13, 2018

Mars 'ghost' dunes may have evidence of alien life

Newly published research shows that hundreds of depressions on Mars' surface, aptly named "ghost dunes," could hold evidence of ancient life.

July 13, 2018

Pluto and Charon shine in most detailed topographical maps ever

New research showcasing the dramatic topography of Pluto and its moon Charon should help scientists better guess what forces have shaped them.

July 13, 2018

Touring where the Mars-500 'astronauts' pretended to take a Red Planet journey

It's a quiet morning on Mars as I carefully walk on the dusty ground, watching my step so I don't trip on any of the rocks underfoot.

July 13, 2018

Europa’s buried ocean could rise to the surface

Beneath the icy surface of Jupiter's moon Europa lies a massive liquid ocean — and one new animation shows how this subsurface water could move to the moon's surface.

July 12, 2018

'Blade Runner' becomes reality? Two flying taxi startups get Pentagon funding

Two startups aiming to build the world’s first flying taxis are getting funding from the U.S. military.

July 12, 2018

NASA may have discovered and then destroyed organics on Mars in 1976

Over 40 years ago, a NASA mission may have accidentally destroyed what would have been the first discovery of organic molecules on Mars, according to a report from New Scientist.

July 12, 2018

Nearby alien planet may be capable of supporting life

One of the nearest exoplanets to Earth may be a decent abode for life.

July 11, 2018

Scientists find the brightest object in the universe from the dawn of time

The brightest object in the universe has been discovered, a quasar from when the universe was just 7 percent of its current age