Space & Physics
Magnetic Planets
Silicate dynamos could drive magnetic fields in more planets—and younger ones
Life, Unbounded
Discussion and news about planets, exoplanets, and astrobiology
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Happy Universe
Distract yourself with some amazing views of the universe around us
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The 1,000 Caves of Mars
Want to seek shelter on Mars? There may be a lot of options, and we know where they are
Evolution
The Noninevitability of Life
In a vast game of chance and competition, things can get ugly
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A Good Week for Planet Formation
Building planets is an intricate process, but we’re finding clues to some new possibilities
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Quantum SETI
Vast data sets and machine learning could link SETI to quantum computing
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Pebbles, Oceans and Wasp Clocks
There are many ways to gauge planetary change
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Surviving Mars
Settling humans on Mars needs pragmatism at least as much as vision
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Death on Mars
The martian radiation environment is a problem for human explorers that cannot be overstated
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On Earth: Stardust from 7.5 Billion Years Ago
Deep inside a 1968 meteorite fall are grains from an entirely different cosmic era
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A Blog About the Weird Wonderfulness of Life on Earth
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