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If Mars has microbe fossils, a laser and rock quarry in Algeria could help find them
By Keith Cooper published
Scientists searching for microbe fossils on Mars have a better idea of what to look for thanks to gypsum that formed when the Mediterranean Ocean dried up over 5 million years ago.

What makes Mars the 'Red' Planet? Scientists have some new ideas
By Victoria Corless published
Mars is known as the "Red" Planet, but what actually makes it red? New research offers answers.

Sun unleashes powerful X-class solar flare, triggers radio blackouts across Pacific Ocean (video)
By Meredith Garofalo published
A strong X-class solar flare erupted from the sun on Sunday, Feb. 23, creating radio blackouts across parts of the Pacific Ocean.

Columbia Sportswear offers limited edition apparel celebrating its 2nd moon mission
By Robert Z. Pearlman published
The gold dots on Columbia Sportswear's new long-sleeve shirt forms more than just the silhouette of a lunar lander. It also represents the tech used to protect the craft and outdoor explorers.

First (and last?) look at Intuitive Machines' next moon lander's footpad designs
By Robert Z. Pearlman published
Photos of the next spacecraft to launch to the moon have revealed a detail on the lander's footpads that Intuitive Machines hopes will never be seen again.

'That's impact probability zero folks!' Earth safe from 'city-killer' asteroid 2024 YR4
By Robert Lea published
The chances of asteroid 2024 YR4 hitting our planet are now zero. Last week, it was the riskiest asteroid to hit our planet since records began.

Astronomers discover misshapen galaxy is a cosmic predator that bears 'scars' from its last meal (photo)
By Samantha Mathewson published
Images from the Very Large Telescope suggest that a galaxy called NGC 3640 has a history of absorbing smaller galaxies.

Astronomers discover 'Quipu,' the single largest structure in the known universe
By Stephanie Pappas published
Newly discovered Quipu, a superstructure in which galaxies group together in clusters and clusters of clusters, is the largest known structure in the universe in terms of length, scientists claim.
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