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Could Moss on Mars Be the Key to Future Life on the Red Planet?
Mars has long fascinated scientists, dreamers, and space enthusiasts alike. But with ongoing exploration, one question keeps resurfacing: Could moss on Mars play a pivotal role in transforming the Red Planet into a more habitable world?
By faisal khatriabout a year ago in Futurism
The White Moss on Mars. Second Place in Future Fragments Challenge. Top Story - December 2024.
Tommy gulped as he looked into the deep, dark cavern. It wouldn’t be the first cave he journeyed into, and it certainly wouldn’t be the first one he went into alone. But it would be the first time he went into one to search for his missing crewmates. It would be the first time he entered a cave so dark that it seemed like it could swallow Tommy whole. It would be the first time Tommy didn’t know how deep the cave went.
By Rebecca Pattonabout a year ago in Futurism
Researchers find a new indication of extraterrestrial life on Mars.
Researchers may have found evidence of extraterrestrial life on Mars. They discovered a plain in the northern hemisphere that is 1,800 miles wide and contains the ideal subsurface conditions for life. The area, known as Acidalia Planitia, has soil that has precisely the correct amounts of heat, water, and energy for alien microorganisms to flourish.
By Francis Damiabout a year ago in Futurism
Mysterious structures that were previously hidden on the Red Planet are revealed on the map of Mars.
On Mars, "structures" that were concealed by dirt beneath a vanished ocean have been found by scientists. The discovery was made by researchers at the Netherlands' Delft University of Technology as they were mapping the planet's gravity. Around the planet's north polar cap, the scientists discovered 20 features that are noticeably denser than the surrounding area.
By Francis Damiabout a year ago in Futurism
Baby's First Steps
Read my new sci-fi eco thriller set on the ISS – a complete six-part serial on Vocal Exclusive. My helmet clears the airlock and I emerge into the clarity of space. No dust, no smog, no particulates. The cleanest air on Earth doesn't come close to the purity of a vacuum.
By Addison Alderabout a year ago in Futurism
How China will rival Elon Musk’s Starlink Satellite Service
In early December, China launched its third batch of low Earth orbit (LEO) internet satellites. This constellation, known as Qianfan or "Thousand Sails," consists of 15,000 satellites. This initiative is aimed at competing with SpaceX's Starlink. Another project, Guo Wang, plans to deploy 13,000 satellites. A third effort, Honghu-3, aims for 10,000 satellites but has yet to launch any.
By Tafara Sibotshiweabout a year ago in Futurism
If the universe is already infinite, what is it growing into?
You place the dough in a pan to bake a loaf of bread or a batch of muffins. The dough expands into the baking pan while it bakes in the oven. The expansion of the muffin batter causes any blueberries or chocolate chips to become further separated from one another.
By Francis Damiabout a year ago in Futurism
The Critical Role of Automation in Interstellar Space Missions
Interstellar space exploration is a testament to human ingenuity and ambition, representing our drive to push beyond the confines of Earth and uncover the mysteries of the cosmos. These missions, however, come with unprecedented challenges, requiring innovative solutions to navigate vast distances, hostile environments, and finite resources.
By Vyankatesh Sharmaabout a year ago in Futurism
