Could Mars soil block Earth microbes? 'Water bears' offer a clue

Tardigrades, commonly known as water bears, may be better suited by a new name: Tardiguardians of the Galaxy. Unlike the ...

Earth’s Gravity Could Undergo a Bizarre Change, According to This Wild Theory

A conspiracy theory that spread on social media claims that gravity will disappear for seven seconds this August, and that NASA is aware that this will happen. A physics professor explains why this is ...
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How recycled sewage could make the moon or Mars suitable for growing crops

Dining on the moon or Mars might seem like a fantasy reserved for science fiction, but researchers are investigating how it could become a reality.

Land plants began reshaping Earth 455 million years ago, scientists discover

Pinpointing when early land plants colonized terrestrial environments and began influencing Earth's systems is a core ...
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NASA advances Earth science research with selection of STRIVE and EDGE missions

NASA announced on February 5, 2026, the selection of two next-generation Earth science missions, STRIVE and EDGE, for continued development under its Earth System Explorers Program. These missions aim ...
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NASA selects two Earth science missions for development

The Earth Dynamics Geodetic Explorer (EDGE) is one of two missions NASA selected Feb. 5 for its Earth System Explorer program. Credit: Lanteris Space Systems WASHINGTON — NASA has selected two Earth ...