Evidence is mounting about what may be a wealth of organic molecules – a potential indicator of life – on Mars, with new findings from Nasa’s Perseverance rover suggesting the presence of a ...
NASA's Perseverance rover spotted a bizarrely light-toned boulder on Mars, the likes of which have never been seen before. NASA's Perseverance rover has spotted an unusually light-colored rock in ...
Why do astronomers look for signs of life on other planets based on how life is on Earth? Couldn’t there be totally different kinds of life on other planets? – Henry, age 13, Somerville ...
An international team of planetary scientists has recently discovered patches of water frost atop the Tharsis volcanoes on ...
Have you ever played hide-and-seek in a new place? It’s much harder than playing at home. You only know the obvious hiding spots: under the bed, in the closet, behind the couch. The trick is trying to ...
(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Cole Mathis, Arizona State University (THE CONVERSATION) Advertisement Article ...
Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to curiouskidsus@theconversation.com. Why do astronomers look for signs of life ...
(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d ...