A new study argues that while finding free oxygen in a planet's atmosphere is a good indicator of life, it's not the only one.
Methane and carbon monoxide together, for example, might be one.
Wednesday, January 31, 2018
Tuesday, January 30, 2018
DNA Sequencer
Researchers are working on a tiny DNA sequencer that could search for life on other worlds.
It could be used on Mars, Europa, or Enceladus.
It could be used on Mars, Europa, or Enceladus.
Monday, January 29, 2018
Falcon Heavy
The first test launch of the SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket is set for February 6.
The Falcon Heavy is the most powerful rocket since the Saturn V.
The Falcon Heavy is the most powerful rocket since the Saturn V.
Saturday, January 27, 2018
Tarter Speaks
Jill Tarter says SETI, the popular name for the field in which she spent her career, should be scrapped.
She argues scientists don't look for extraterrestrial intelligence, but rather for evidence of technology.
She argues scientists don't look for extraterrestrial intelligence, but rather for evidence of technology.
Friday, January 26, 2018
Europa
A new study suggests the surface of Europa may be too porous to support a lander.
The study, though, is only preliminary.
The study, though, is only preliminary.
Thursday, January 25, 2018
Opportunity
Fourteen years ago today, Opportunity landed on Mars.
It was supposed to last 90 days, but it's still going strong-- a remarkable tribute to the technology, and to the human team that has conducted the mission all these years.
It was supposed to last 90 days, but it's still going strong-- a remarkable tribute to the technology, and to the human team that has conducted the mission all these years.
Wednesday, January 24, 2018
GLXP Gone
The race for the Google Lunar X-Prize has been declared over with no winner.
The $30 million grand prize will go unclaimed.
The $30 million grand prize will go unclaimed.
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