A mission to Mars isn’t just dangerous it’s a test of human survival at the edge of possibility. Astronauts will face ...

What makes this idea so compelling is that it flips the usual Mars fantasy on its head. We picture astronauts planting flags, ...

The humans who move to Mars might not remain "human" for very long. Evolution is a powerful force, transcending planetary boundaries. As Rice University biologist Scott Solomon points out in his ...

As one of four panels that will provide input to the steering committee of "A Science Strategy for the Human Exploration of Mars;" the Panel on Biological and Physical Sciences and Human Factors will ...

The idea of humans living on Mars is closer to reality than it’s ever been. On Feb. 13, Elon Musk’s SpaceX ferried an international crew of four astronauts to the International Space Station, another ...

When astronauts set foot on Mars, it will be one of humanity’s greatest milestones. These first steps will be the result of decades of research, engineering, and imagination coming together, marking ...

A lunar base might be feasible; a Mars city is another matter. However, the pressing task is terrestrial: keep Earth habitable And so Elon Musk, the world’s visionary-in-chief, has finally rescheduled ...

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