Mars
We Finally Know What's Causing Enormous Mounds on Mars
Posted in Science on 3rd Apr, 2016
by Alex Muller
Astronomers have puzzled over the miles-high mounds rising from of the centres of Martian craters.
2020 is set to be the biggest year yet for Mars exploration
Posted in Science on 26th Mar, 2016
by Alex Muller
The United States, China, the United Arab Emirates, Europe and Russia all have planned Mars missions that are scheduled to launch, or likely to launch, in that year.
New gravity map gives us our best view yet of the inside of Mars
Posted in Science on 22nd Mar, 2016
by Alex Muller
A new map of Mars' gravity made with three NASA spacecraft is the most detailed to date, providing a revealing glimpse into the hidden interior of the Red Planet.
European-Russian spacecraft heads out in search for life on Mars
Posted in Science on 14th Mar, 2016
by Alex Muller
Europe and Russia launched a spacecraft on Monday in a joint mission to sniff out signs of life on Mars and bring humans closer to flying to the planet themselves.
Why Europe's New Mission to Mars is Such a Big Deal
Posted in Science on 12th Mar, 2016
by Alex Muller
Early next week, the ExoMars mission launches with the goal of discovering signs of life on the Red Planet.