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The Ancient River Network Beneath Mars' Surface

The Ancient River Network Beneath Mars’ Surface

Andrew Alpin

You’ve probably seen Mars in photographs as a dusty, rust-colored world that looks utterly lifeless. Yet beneath that barren facade lies one of the most compelling mysteries in planetary science. Recent satellite imaging has revealed an intricate web of ancient river systems that once flowed across the Red Planet’s surface, painting a radically different picture ...

Mars May Still Have Active Volcanoes

Mars May Still Have Active Volcanoes

Andrew Alpin

You might think Mars is just a cold, lifeless rock floating through space. Yet recent scientific discoveries have turned that idea completely on its head. The red planet appears to be far more geologically alive than we ever imagined, with evidence mounting that volcanic activity could still be happening today. Scientists have long known about ...

Could Volcanoes on Mars Still Be Active?

Could Volcanoes on Mars Still Be Active?

Gargi Chakravorty

The Red Planet has always held our fascination, but recent discoveries are shaking up everything we thought we knew about Mars. For decades, scientists assumed this dusty world was geologically dead, with its volcanic fires extinguished billions of years ago. However, mounting evidence from multiple NASA missions is painting a completely different picture. Mars might ...

James Webb Telescope Discovers "Black Hole Stars" in Early Universe

Inside NASA’s Newest Discoveries: 10 Space Breakthroughs Made in U.S. Labs

Jan Otte

The universe has always held secrets that seem just beyond our reach, but in the past year, NASA’s cutting-edge laboratories across the United States have been working overtime to unlock mysteries that would have been pure science fiction just decades ago. From potential signs of ancient life on Mars to revolutionary discoveries about black holes ...