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A single, gigantic asteroid slammed into Earth 65 million years ago, dooming the dinosaurs and many other species, scientists said on Thursday in a new study rebutting theories that multiple impacts did the deed.
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This article proposes an unusual way to land objects from orbit and probes returning from deep space. I won’t dwell on details best left for future study, but will...
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The Mars Phoenix mission has finally managed to bring NASA back in to the spotlight.
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The discovery of highly reactive salts on Mars led to rumours that their presence precluded life there. But even if the salts originated on the Red Planet they do not...
made popular Aug 7 2008
NASA hasn’t not found life on the Red Planet. Officials caution against rumors, conspiracy theories, and speculation as interest grows and the Phoenix Mars Lander...
made popular Aug 7 2008
NASA’s Phoenix lander has discovered a toxic chemical in soil near Mars’ north pole, dimming hopes for finding life on the Red Planet, the probe’s...
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Rumors were flying over the weekend that the White House was being briefed by NASA scientists about a “provocative” discovery that could indicate the potential for...
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With reports circulating on the Internet that the Phoenix lander had found a chemical in the Martian soil that made past or present life there highly unlikely, NASA...
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Traces of a rocket fuel ingredient found in the Martian soil would not necessarily hinder potential life, mission scientists said Tuesday.
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Scientists operating the Phoenix spacecraft say the Martian soil near the north pole landing site is similar to what can be found in the Chile desert on Earth.
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NASA’s Phoenix spacecraft has detected the presence of a chemically reactive salt in the Martian soil, a finding that if confirmed could make it less friendly to...
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Scientists say the Phoenix spacecraft has found a substance in the Martian soil that might be detrimental to possible life.
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Nasa’s Phoenix Lander is on Mars. Everyday we are getting new images and new observations from the surface of the Mars. Looks like it has finally confirmed...
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I can’t help but be intrigued. Apparently, an undisclosed Phoenix scientist has been in communication with Aviation Week concerning a “compelling” discovery on...
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Today, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration marks its first half-century of exploration and discovery. But missions to the Moon and beyond are only part of...
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The Phoenix spacecraft has tasted Martian water for the first time, scientists reported Thursday.
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In a major breakthrough, Nasa’s Phoenix lander spacecraft has confirmed the presence of water on Mars. The lander’s onboard lab successfully identified the ice...
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The Phoenix spacecraft has tasted Martian water for the first time.
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Yet another dream job passes up. Scientists at NASA are paying participants $10 per hour for taking part in their bed rest study, where test subjects must lie in bed...
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Other museums might have more or flashier items to display. But only the mini-museum of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation can boast of possessing such an other-world...
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A sample of icy soil collected by the robotic arm of NASA’s Phoenix Mars lander is apparently stuck in its scoop, foiling efforts to analyze it.
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A local diamond hunter found a 4.42-carat stone Friday after about a 30-minute search at the Crater of Diamonds State Park, a park official announced.
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The volcano that fell silent in 1986 is oozing lava every three seconds! And it is happening for more than a year now! This is no other than the active notorious Mount...
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Britain’s Beagle 2 mission to Mars went missing on December 19 2003. It could not be tracked since then. But, the scientist behind the failed space mission...
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Fahadinc reports that it is the first time in the planetary exploration’s history that the MARSIS radar on board ESA’s Mars Express has provided direct...
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If we are looking today on Mars we can notice that its atmosphere is absolutely transparently and very thin. We don’t see any clouds of water vapor. Clouds that...
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