Mars was once a very different planet, with rivers, lakes, and — potentially — life. NASA’s latest Mars rover is on a mission to find traces of past life. What happens if it does?
This is the third episode of our new four-part series, Lost Worlds.
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The future of quantum computing depends on getting way colder than ice cold — down to some of the coldest temperatures in the universe. The quest to build these super refrigerators takes us to nuclear bomb stockpiles, the moon, and … Party City? Guest: Zack Savitsky, science jour ... Show More
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What color is a tennis ball?
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Mars Life Explorer: The search for extant life on the red planet
<p>Many missions are working to understand Mars' past habitability, but could there still be microbial life on the red planet today? This week on Planetary Radio, we discuss the proposed Mars Life Explorer mission with Amy Williams, assistant professor of geology at the Universit ... Show More
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Decoding the Mystery of Martian Rivers: Clues to Life's Origins | #361
Unearthing rivers on Mars and Titan has ignited a fire within me, a flame fueled by the tantalizing possibility of life in the most unlikely of places. The shocking discovery of these rivers, once teeming with potential, has shattered our perception of barren landscapes and opene ... Show More
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