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Vollebak’s Martian Aerogel Jacket has been re-editioned and will now be available in three different colors. This innovative piece combines aerospace-grade materials and cutting-edge insulation technology to bring NASA-level protection to outdoor …
Scientists at the University of Manchester have succeeded in creating a building material that can be used for construction on Mars. This “cosmic concrete,” called StarCrete, is made up of potato starch …
Self-healing concrete, gemstones on Mars, a viable alternative to palm oil and more
Researchers at Arizona State University working with NASA-affiliated scientists have found that the surface of Mars houses a supply of opal. The semi-precious gemstones form when silica dissolves in water—a process that …
NASA’s InSight Lander, a groundbreaking “robotic geologist” that touched down in the Red Planet’s Elysium Planitia back in November 2018, may be approaching its final transmissions as windblown dust has clogged its power …
Fossilized worm brains, cranberry packaging, the wet history of Mars and more inspiration from nature
A $57.2 million contract moves the needle toward living on the moon and Mars
A recent study from the journal Earth and Planetary Science Letters presents new speculation about the early evolution of Mars. By developing a new model of the Martian atmosphere through time, researchers …
Prompting AI art, low-carbon crypto, Patagonia's environmental efforts and more
In a remarkable development for space exploration, NASA’s MOXIE—aka Mars Oxygen In-Situ Resource Utilization Experiment—has successfully converted Martian air (which is predominately carbon dioxide) into oxygen. For now, it generates enough gas …