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Discover the fascinating history of rocket propulsion and see how methane is revolutionizing the future of space exploration. This video examines SpaceX's innovative use of methane in the Raptor ...

Mars isn’t just dusty—it crackles with electricity. Scientists discovered that dust devils can generate tiny electric sparks, ...

It's not the first time there have been claims of signs of life on Mars, so why are scientists particularly thrilled now? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate ...

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Methane production on Mars doesn't prove the existence of life on the Red Planet -- as the image above shows, there are a number of ways that methane could be produced that are strictly inorganic. The ...

Methane, a chemical that results from the decay of organic matter, briefly shot up in abundance on Mars, according to readings from the Curiosity rover published in the journal Science. The tenfold ...

Ever since the discovery of methane on Mars, scientists have wondered if the Red Planet might harbor life. Now, researchers know where to look: deep under the surface of a broad Martian plain. The ...