NASA discovered a bacteria that can ‘play dead’—and might have accidentally sent it to Mars

In 2013, NASA discovered a bacteria evading its most stringent disinfections. Scientists just figured out how it does it.
Astronomy

Can Mars’ ice confirm past life?

Researchers simulated Martian permafrost and ice cap conditions in a laboratory, exposing *Escherichia coli* samples in pure water ice and water-sediment mixtures to cosmic radiation equivalent to 50 ...

Inside Mongolia’s ‘Mars camp’: The extreme adventure that wants to turn tourists into astronauts

For adventurers who’ve checked off Earth’s extremes, a new frontier offers an opportunity to be part of history.

Mars Discovery Means ‘Galaxy Could Be Teeming With Life,’ Scholar Says

NASA’s discovery of potential evidence of ancient life on Mars means “our galaxy could be teeming with life,” says a ...
The Tesla Space on MSN

Meet the Humanoid That Might Colonize Mars

Tesla's humanoid robot is more than a sci-fi experiment—it could be the key to building cities on Mars and replacing human ...
Morning Overview on MSN

Starship explained: how it’ll take humans to Mars

SpaceX’s Starship, heralded as the world’s most powerful and largest rocket, is poised to revolutionize human space travel ...