Even the science behind Mark being able to grow potatoes on Martian soil is scientifically sound, as it is possible to ...

The trio of long-chain compounds preserved in Martian soil are believed to be the remnants of prebiotic components required for life to develop on Earth. Researchers published evidence on March 24 ...

While commercial lithium-ion batteries can be found in most of today's applications, manufacturing lithium-ion batteries from lunar and Martian soil is not a viable option since lithium is scarcely ...

LAS VEGAS — In the search for extraterrestrial life, few things are more valuable than a scoop of dirt, provided it’s from ...

China's space agency describes its 2020 Mars mission as a key part of future efforts to scoop up and launch Martian rocks and soil back to Earth - in part to determine if and when life was present ...