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Geology
22 Jun , 2018  

Strange Landscapes on Mars were Created by Explosive Volcanoes

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21 Jun , 2018  

New Model Predicts That We’re Probably the Only Advanced Civilization in the Observable Universe

Astronomy
20 Jun , 2018  

How an Advanced Civilization Could Stop Dark Energy From Preventing Their Future Exploration

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Geology, Mars

Strange Landscapes on Mars were Created by Explosive Volcanoes

22 Jun , 2018 by Matt Williams

According to a new study from Johns Hopkins University, Mars’ Medusa Fossae region was created by volcanic activity, a finding which has serious implications for the planet’s past habitability.

Featured, geological activity, geological history of Mars, geology, Mars, Medusa Fossae, Water on Mars

Drake Equation, Extraterrestrial, Fermi Paradox

New Model Predicts That We’re Probably the Only Advanced Civilization in the Observable Universe

21 Jun , 2018 by Matt Williams

According to a new study by three famed scientists, the Fermi Paradox may have a simple resolution – humanity is the only intelligent species in our galaxy!

ETI, extra-terrestrial intelligence, Featured, fermi paradox, observable universe, search for extra-terrestrial intelligence, SETI

Astronomy, Extraterrestrial, SETI

How an Advanced Civilization Could Stop Dark Energy From Preventing Their Future Exploration

20 Jun , 2018 by Matt Williams

In a new study, an astrophysicist proposed how an advanced civilization might survive the inevitable expansion of the Universe, and how me might search for them.

cosmic acceleration, Cosmological Constant, Dark Energy, ETI, extra-terrestrial intelligence, Featured, Kardashev Scale, search for extra-terrestrial intelligence, SETI

Weekly Space Hangout

Weekly Space Hangout: June 20, 2018: Dr. Jillian Scudder’s Astroquizzical

20 Jun , 2018 by Fraser Cain

Hosts: Fraser Cain (universetoday.com / @fcain) Dr. Paul M. Sutter (pmsutter.com / @PaulMattSutter) Dr. Kimberly Cartier (KimberlyCartier.org / @AstroKimCartier ) Dr. Morgan Rehnberg (MorganRehnberg.com / @MorganRehnberg & ChartYourWorld.org) Special Guests: This week, we welcome Dr. Jillian Scudder who will be telling us about her new book, Astroquizzical (Icon, June 2018) in which she takes us […]

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Astroquizzical, Dr. Jillian Scudder

Mars, Terraforming

Could Cyanobacteria Help to Terraform Mars?

19 Jun , 2018 by Matt Williams

A team of international scientists recently conducted a study that indicates that cyanobacteria can conduct photosynthesis in low-light conditions, which has implications for plans to terraform Mars.

cyanobacteria, Extra-Terrestrial Life, Featured, Mars, photosynthesis, Terraforming

Asteroid Belt, Ceres, Dawn

Ceres Has Even More Organic Molecules on it Than Previously Thought

17 Jun , 2018 by Matt Williams

According to a new study from Brown University, it appears Ceres has more organic molecules on its surface than previously thought

ceres, Dawn mission, Featured, Main Asteroid Belt, NASA, organic molecules, Solar System

Mars, NASA

A Meteoroid Smashed Into the Side of a Crater on Mars and Then Started a Landslide

15 Jun , 2018 by Matt Williams

The Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) recently captured an image of an impact crater on Mars that triggered an avalanche that left behind a dark streak.

crater, Featured, High Resolution Imaging Science Experiment, HiRISE, Mars, Mars Reconaissance Orbiter, MRO

Astronomy, Black Holes, Habitability

The Black Hole Ultimate Solar System: a Supermassive Black Hole, 9 Stars and 550 Planets

15 Jun , 2018 by Matt Williams

Physicist Dr. Sean Raymond recently created a hypothetical system where 550 planets and 9 Suns orbit around a central black hole, with fascinating results!

black hole, Earth, Earth-like, Featured, habitable zone, SMBH, Solar System, supermassive black hole, the sun

Astronomy, Extrasolar Planets

What’s the Minimum Number of People you Should Send in a Generational Ship to Proxima Centauri?

14 Jun , 2018 by Matt Williams

In a series of new studies, a pair of French researchers tackle the question of how many people would need to be sent on an interstellar journey to ensure that a healthy crew arrives.

exoplanet, Featured, generation ship, interstellar exploration, interstellar travel, Proxima b

Astronomy, Extrasolar Planets, Extraterrestrial

One Way to Find Aliens Would be to Search for Artificial Rings of Satellites: Clarke Belts

13 Jun , 2018 by Matt Williams

In a new study, astrophysicist Hector Socas-Navarro proposes searching for aliens by looking for signs of dense satellite rings around planets – aka. Clarke Belts.

Arthur C. Clarke, biomarkers, Clarke Belt, ETI, exoplanets, extra-terrestrial intelligence, Featured, Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence, SETI, technomarkers
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