Once upon a time, Mars was an expansive, lush planet filled with canyons and lakes. But over time it cooled, its magnetic field dissipated, and streams of ionizing radiation began stripping its atmosphere away. Today it’s an inhospitable desert. MGS has observed many different kinds of PADs across many regions, which has enabled researchers to […]
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Godzilla or John Williams’ Imperial March from Star Wars; reptilian monstrosities with military themes have long found expression through music – Mars is no exception! Beginning in 1914, Holst’s Suite has long been seen as an early warning about World War I – although he himself never made this claim. Mars: The Bringer of War
By monitoring seismic waves that were transmitted through Mars’ interior, scientists discovered a layer of molten rock surrounding its liquid metal core – thus challenging current theories about its structure and evolution. This new discovery could help scientists gain a greater understanding of how Mars formed, evolved and lost its capacity for life over time.
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Billions of years ago, Mars was much closer to Earth–with lakes, rivers, and possibly oceans–than it is today; scientists are finding evidence that suggests it might still host some form of life. Hindu astrology regards Mangal (Mars) as the son of Earth and Kartikeya, representing masculine energy within people as well as providing skills such
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Four billion years ago, Mars may have had an atmosphere rich with oxygen that provided conditions conducive to life despite losing much of its atmosphere to space. Making Mars habitable doesn’t need to be an herculean undertaking – researchers say patches can be transformed quickly and affordably by layering thin silica aerogel sheets on its
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Scientists are still exploring whether Mars was ever home to life in its past and exploring methods to extract water from its soil. To gain a better understanding of this intriguing planet, we turned to some LSU experts for insight on its many mysteries and quarries. They provided answers to some commonly-asked questions regarding Mars.
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Mars, also known as “the Red Planet”, is the fourth planet from our Sun and often referred to by its nickname. Covered in reddish iron oxide, Mars features canyons, volcanoes and dry lake beds on its rocky surface. Additionally, its thin atmosphere contains carbon dioxide, nitrogen and trace amounts of water and methane gasses –
Since 1610, when scientists first made telescopic observations of Mars through telescopes, scientists have been mapping and studying it. Recently, three missions – China’s Tianwen-1 probe, United Arab Emirates Hope probe and NASA Perseverance rover – have used Mars’ 26 month orbital period to gather new information. Orbiters have provided more clarity, disproving theories about
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Mars has long been a source of fascination. Beginning in the 17th century, astronomers used telescopes to observe it closely and discover its polar ice caps. Romans transformed Mars from an ancient god of war into one who represented virility and civic pride, attributing two small moons – Phobos and Deimos – as his guardians.
