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Possible fatty acid detected on Mars
Posted in Science on 20th Mar, 2015
by Alex Muller
A fatty acid might be among the molecules discovered on Mars by Curiosity. However, it's not possible yet to determine if the compound has a biological or non-biological origin.
'Northern lights' auroras observed on Mars
Posted in Science on 19th Mar, 2015
by Alex Muller
A NASA spacecraft orbiting the Red Planet has detected a mysterious aurora that reaches deep into the Martian atmosphere.
Best views yet of Mercury's ice-filled craters
Posted in Science on 18th Mar, 2015
by Alex Muller
Scientists have obtained the most detailed views yet of ice deposits inside the permanently shadowed craters at Mercury's north pole.
Scientists fly kites on Earth to study Mars
Posted in Science on 16th Mar, 2015
by Alex Muller
A kite, equipped with off-the-shelf instruments such as a camera, a GPS, and orientation sensors, can scan the terrain from high above.
NASA finds evidence of a vast ancient ocean on Mars
Posted in Science on 6th Mar, 2015
by Alex Muller
A huge primitive ocean once covered one-fifth of the red planets surface, making it warm, wet and ideal for alien life to gain a foothold, scientists say.