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On 5 March 1982, Russia's Venera 14 lander reached the surface of Venus, ejected the protective cap from its camera lens, photographed the surrounding terrain — and then lowered its mechanical soil-testing arm directly onto the discarded lens cap, returning a clean measurement of the compressibility of Soviet plastic instead of Venusian rock.
1+ hour, 15+ min ago (175+ words) On 5 March 1982 the Soviet Venera 14 lander reached Venus, ejected its camera lens cap, and lowered its soil-testing arm onto the cap instead of the ground. Its other instruments worked flawlessly, and the rock chemistry the mission returned is still the…...
Scientists Studied a Nearby Star and Found Four Planets That Look Nothing Like Earth
5+ hour ago (760+ words) For years, this nearby star has attracted astronomers’ attention. Now, a detailed investigation has revealed a planetary system with characteristics that set it apart from known worlds. Astronomers have revealed the most detailed analysis yet of the four planets orbiting…...
Scientists opened a tiny Martian meteorite and found a surprise inside, as if a rock from Mars were still carrying microscopic clues about the Red Planet’s history
6+ hour, 30+ min ago (1045+ words) Scientists found microscopic garnet inside a Martian meteorite, revealing new clues about Mars' ancient geological history. By Sonia Ramírez · Editorial process What could a rock fragment smaller than a poppy seed possibly reveal about Mars? Quite a lot, it turns…...
Life-friendly world? In first, atmosphere found on Earth-like planet in habitable zone
5+ hour, 24+ min ago (131+ words) The rocky planet LHS 1140b, located 48 light-years away, may have liquid water on its surface; it opens a new window into the search for habitable worlds outside our Solar System...
Nearby Earth-like planet may have a rare atmosphere, giving us new hope
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LHS 1140 b Distance, Temperature, Gravity: What we know about an Earth-like place that has atmosphere, rocks
12+ hour, 30+ min ago (213+ words) LHS 1140 b: Astronomers have confirmed an atmosphere around a rocky exoplanet. This planet, LHS 1140 b, orbits within its star's habitable zone. Researchers detected helium gas in the planet's upper atmospheric layers. This discovery marks a significant step in searching for life…...
Best of BAM Q&A: The Privileged Planet: Designed for Discovery with Jay Richards
10+ hour, 45+ min ago (104+ words) On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast, we present an episode of the Hank Unplugged podcast. Hank’s guest is Dr. Jay Richards, co-author of the 20th Anniversary Updated and Revised edition of The Privileged Planet: How Our Place in the Cosmos Is…...
First atmosphere found on Earth-like planet in habitable zone of distant star
11+ hour, 25+ min ago (516+ words) Researchers have found the first atmosphere surrounding an Earth-like, rocky planet orbiting within the habitable zone of a distant star. The researchers say that their discovery provides the strongest evidence yet that worlds with conditions similar to Earth could exist…...
Mars Express Reveals Metallic Sand Dunes on Mars
6+ hour, 55+ min ago (400+ words) Mars Express's HRSC camera captured metallic-like sand dunes in the ancient Noachis Terra region, showcasing dynamic Martian landscapes shaped by wind and water. Sand dunes forming part of an ancient and unique field sculpted by wind on Mars are visible…...
The Value of Waiting on the Moon
10+ hour, 10+ min ago (351+ words) Experts genuinely haven’t converged on nuclear power for the lunar surface — and that measured dispersion means the right to delay the irreversible reactor …...