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Red Dwarfs: A Long-Lived but Dim Source of Starlight Red dwarfs are the most common type of star in the galaxy, often living for trillions…
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Introduction: Danakil Depression as a Living Laboratory In the high-contrast landscapes of northeastern Africa, the Danakil Depression in Ethiopia stands out as one of the…
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Introduction: Reframing Mars Habitability with Visual Data Determining where life could potentially exist on Mars has long challenged planetary science. Traditional methods rely on direct…
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Introduction Hypersaline lakes and coastal brines are today’s best terrestrial analogues for Martian bodies of water. In particular, columns of magnesium sulfate (Mg-SO4) brines and…
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A Hidden Ocean and Organic Clues The icy moon Enceladus keeps revealing surprises about its watery interior. Although the Cassini mission ended in 2017, scientists…
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Introduction: Phosphine and the hunt for life beyond Earth Scientists seeking life beyond our planet often focus on biosignatures—molecules that hint at biological processes. Phosphine,…
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New organics in Enceladus’ plumes boost habitability prospects A fresh analysis of ice grains ejected from Saturn’s icy moon Enceladus finds organic molecules that support…
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New Martian Mineral: Ferric Hydroxysulfate AMHERST, Mass.—A multinational team that includes researchers from the University of Massachusetts Amherst has identified a new mineral on Mars,…
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Introduction to the Building Blocks of Life The journey from simple chemistry to the complex life we see today is a fascinating one. As researchers…
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Introduction to the Mars Discovery In July 2024, NASA’s Perseverance rover made groundbreaking discoveries in the Jezero Crater on Mars. While traversing an ancient river…
