Saturday, January 11

Tag: Astrobiology

We lastly understand where to search for life on Mars

We lastly understand where to search for life on Mars

Science and Nature
Mars, as put together everyday worldwide images taken by the Mars Orbital Camera (MOC) aboard NASA's Mars Global Surveyor. (Image credit: NASA/JPL/Malin Space Science Systems) Since the discovery of methane on Mars, researchers have actually questioned if the Red Planet may harbor life. Now, scientists understand where to look: deep under the surface area of a broad Martian plain.The Mars methane secret has actually bewildered researchers for several years. Rovers on the surface area have actually observed seasonal changes of methane, however orbiting satellites have actually not discovered any substantial trace of the particle. This type of irregularity is an interesting, however unverified, tip that a specific sort of life may exist on Mars.Broadly speaking, nevertheless, Mars...
NASA Ames Stars of the Month: January 2025

NASA Ames Stars of the Month: January 2025

Science and Nature
The NASA Ames Science Directorate acknowledges the exceptional contributions of (imagined delegated right) Maurice Valdez, Niki Parenteau, Dori Myer, and Judy Alfter. Their dedication to the NASA objective represents the entrepreneurial spirit, technical knowledge, and collective personality required to explore this world and beyond. Area Science and Astrobiology Star: Maurice Valdez Maurice Valdez is a system administrator, supporting desktop systems and site advancement for the Space Science and Astrobiology Division. Maurice is acknowledged for his focus and dedication to supporting the department's clinical performance by keeping systems certified and working. His can-do mindset makes him crucial in the success of the group, whether he is discovering brand-new services for hybrid conf...