Science and Discovery

Mars

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Phobos, Mars' moon, showcasing its massive impact crater and proximity to the red planet, Mars, against the backdrop of space.
Cosmos & Space

Phobos: Rapid orbit, asteroid-like characteristics

Mars' moon Phobos bears a massive impact crater, a cosmic scar so severe it nearly shattered the moon.

Marcus Cole·June 21, 2026
Blue Origin's launchpad under repair contrasted with Relativity Space's rocket preparing for a Mars mission in a futuristic space scene.
Physics & Quantum

Blue Origin rebuilds pad as Relativity targets 2026 Mars

While Blue Origin rebuilds its New Glenn launch pad after a June explosion, Relativity Space and Impulse Space are already targeting 2026 for their first commercial robotic Mars lander mission.

Marcus Cole·June 20, 2026
Split image comparing a distant exoplanet K2-18b with potential biosignatures to a Martian rock sample with more convincing signs of life.
Life & Biology

Scientists detect potential signs of life on distant exoplanet

Despite headlines celebrating the detection of dimethyl sulfide on the distant exoplanet K2-18b, a recent survey reveals astrobiologists are actually more persuaded by potential biosignatures found in

David Grossman·June 6, 2026
Astronaut on Mars using a purple plasma beam device to sterilize fabric, with Martian landscape in the background.
Cosmos & Space

Plasma beam tech could revolutionize Mars laundry

A purple plasma beam reduced spore colonies on cotton fabric from 250,000 colonies per milliliter to about 60,000 in recent tests, according to New Scientist .

Aram Sarkisian·May 25, 2026