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New NASA study challenges beliefs about water on Mars

March 17, 2021

New NASA study challenges beliefs about water on Mars

A new study from NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory and researchers at the California Institute of Technology questions whether or not a longheld theory about Mars still holds water.

What the Perseverance Mars rover has accomplished so far

March 17, 2021

What the Perseverance Mars rover has accomplished so far

It has been almost a month since the Perseverance Mars rover successfully landed on the red planet to the cheers of scientists and onlookers millions of miles away.

Homeschooled Arizona girl, 12, will begin college this summer, hopes to work for NASA one day

March 16, 2021

Homeschooled Arizona girl, 12, will begin college this summer, hopes to work for NASA one day

This girl’s got goals to the Moon – and beyond.

Coyote that terrorized Bay Area is euthanized following capture

March 13, 2021

Coyote that terrorized Bay Area is euthanized following capture

A coyote that terrorized residential California, biting five people in the last eight months, was caught and euthanized on Thursday.

Greenland rocks have traces of ancient magma ocean, scientists discover

March 13, 2021

Greenland rocks have traces of ancient magma ocean, scientists discover

Scientists have found evidence in ancient rocks from southern Greenland that indicates much of the Earth was once entirely molten.

Researchers identify 50 additional genes for eye color

March 12, 2021

Researchers identify 50 additional genes for eye color

An international team of scientists has identified 50 new genes for eye color.

Perseverance Mars rover's SuperCam delivers first readings, identifies rock targets

March 11, 2021

Perseverance Mars rover's SuperCam delivers first readings, identifies rock targets

NASA's Perseverance Mars rover's SuperCam instrument has sent back its first readings, including images of its first rock targets.

Rare meteorite with ‘ingredients for life’ found after falling on UK driveway

March 10, 2021

Rare meteorite with ‘ingredients for life’ found after falling on UK driveway

Scientists in the UK have recovered a piece of a meteorite that hit the Earth, and it’s a big find.

Cicadas living underground for past 17 years to emerge in these states this summer

March 9, 2021

Cicadas living underground for past 17 years to emerge in these states this summer

A brood of periodical cicadas is set to emerge from underground for the first time in 17 years.

First clone of US endangered species announced

February 19, 2021

First clone of US endangered species announced

Scientists announced the first successful cloning of a U.S. endangered species: a black-footed ferret.