Astrobiology
Large Quantities of Methane Being Replenished on Mars
[/caption] Methane has been measured in large quantities in Mars atmosphere over several seasons, meaning Mars is active, either geologically…
Sweet! Galactic Molecule Could Point to Alien Life
[/caption] An organic sugar molecule which is directly linked to the origin of life has been detected in a region…
Microbial Life on the Moon?
[/caption] One astrobiologist claims the deep, dark craters on the Moon might contain traces of early life from meteorites blasted…
Mars Methane Mystery Still Beckons
[/caption] We've known about the methane in Mars' atmosphere for over four years now. But we don't know where it…
Did Lightning and Volcanoes Spark Life on Earth?
[/caption] Maybe the fictional Dr. Frankenstein wasn't so crazy after all. Two scientists have resurrected an old experiment, breathing life…
Electrical Activity on Titan Confirmed: The Spark for Life?
[/caption] Titan not only has an atmosphere it has hydrocarbon lakes, oceans, sand dunes and now research has just been…
No Life Possible at Edges of the Pinwheel Galaxy
[/caption] Another beautiful image from the Spitzer Space Telescope; in this case, it’s Messier 101, more commonly known as the…
How Future Missions Could Detect Organisms Inside Rocks on Mars
[/caption][/caption] For a geologist, looking inside a rock is essential to help determine the makeup and history of the rock…
NASA Needs to Take Space Sex Seriously
The US space agency needs to have better consideration for the sexual needs of their astronauts during long missions in…
Japanese Special Brew: Space Beer
Well, the title is a little misleading. It should read something like, "Japanese Scientists Brew Beer from Barley that Spent…