Science & Technology
Massive Martian dust storm threatens plucky NASA rover
An immense dust storm that may soon encircle Mars is threatening one of NASA’s rovers on the planet’s surface, with the vehicle becoming dormant and u... Read more
Mars Opportunity: Rover ‘should ride out storm’
The American space agency says it is concerned but hopeful that its veteran robot rover on Mars can survive a big dust storm on the planet. The 15-yea... Read more
Could an emoji save your life?
Emoji might not be your first line of communication in a disaster… But researchers feel they could make a difference during emergencies like ear... Read more
NASA rover data shows Mars had the ingredients needed for life
A NASA rover has detected a bonanza of organic compounds on the surface of Mars and seasonal fluctuations of atmospheric methane in findings released... Read more
Pollution hits fungi that nourish trees – study
Scientists are warning that pollution could be starving Europe’s trees of vital nutrients by damaging essential fungi. The fungi live on the roo... Read more
