Hidden beyond the rush of Pacific Coast Highway, the Malibu Lagoon is a breathtaking sanctuary teeming with migratory birds, ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. This image from ESA’s Mars Express spacecraft shows the Acheron Fossae region of Mars. This ...

Not all of it. Earlier this year, US president Donald Trump promised Congress that he would “lead humanity into space and plant the American flag on the planet Mars and even far beyond”. He’s wrong, ...

In 1969, we touched the stars. For a brief moment, humanity did something extraordinary. We walked on the moon. It was s ...

In an experiment simulating harsh Martian conditions, including X-ray radiation, scientists discovered that certain lichens ...

Learn how scientists have made groundbreaking discoveries about water on Mars, indicating the potential for much more recent ...

Already, 3D printing in space is underway. On the International Space Station, astronauts use 3D printers to make tools and ...

Nearly half of Mars dust consists of silica, which on Earth is known to cause silicosis, an incurable lung disease that progressively scars lung tissue. The Martian silica particles measure about 3 ...

University of Colorado students simulated a Mars mission in Utah, testing space medicine for future exploration.

Before humans can colonize the moon or Mars, scientists and engineers must first develop techniques for building permanent ...

Martian dust might look harmless from millions of miles away, but up close, it could pose a serious threat to your health. As ...

They are surprisingly resistant to harsh environments—in fact, lichens thrive in many different kinds of habitats, including freezing tundras and deserts. Billions of Years Ago, Mars Featured Beaches ...