Tag: planetary science
Mars’s Youthful Ice: Uncovering Secrets of a Cold Interior
New findings reveal that Mars's northern ice cap is surprisingly young, offering critical insights into the planet's interior dynamics and history.
Helium’s Hidden Bond: A New Chapter in Earth’s Core History
A breakthrough experiment reveals that under extreme pressure, helium can bond with iron—challenging conventional views on Earth's interior and its origins.
Lunar Trailblazer: A New Frontier in Mapping Lunar Water
NASA’s Lunar Trailblazer mission is set to launch this week, paving the way for groundbreaking discoveries about water on the Moon while training the next generation of space explorers.
Ancient Martian Beaches: Evidence of a Lost Ocean
Discover how new ground-penetrating radar observations reveal ancient Martian shorelines, proving that the Red Planet once hosted vast oceans and dynamic coastal environments.
Unveiling Ancient Mars: Hidden Water Reservoirs and Rare Magmas
New research sheds light on subsurface water reservoirs and unique magmatic processes on ancient Mars, deepening our understanding of the planet's geological history.
Trump Administration to Decide Fate of NASA’s Mars Sample Return Amid Rising Costs and Chinese Competition
With a price tag of up to $11 billion and competition from China looming, NASA defers its Mars Sample Return (MSR) program decision to the Trump administration, raising questions about the future of Martian exploration.