Researchers are developing a handheld instrument, much like a tricorder from the "Star Trek" television show, that will allow almost instant identification of minerals. The pocket-sized instrument ...

What blows through the Sahara doesn’t stay in the Sahara. The vast African desert regularly burps up clouds of dust that fly into Europe, turning snow-capped mountains orange. They travel clear across ...

Scientists have developed a new method to detect ancient microbial life in Martian gypsum, potentially guiding future Mars ...

Analysis of metal content in water used for consumption and industrial purposes is critical due to fluctuating water quality with respect to geology, geography and pollution. Although techniques like ...

NASA has officially chosen three new scientific instruments to study the moon, specifically its south polar region, as part of the upcoming Artemis mission. Two of these instruments will be mounted on ...

Deep below Earth's surface, rock and mineral formations lay hidden with a secret brilliance. Under a black light, the chemicals fossilized within shine in brilliant hues of pink, blue and green.

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. When NASA launched its International Space Station resupply mission ...

Earth not only does not support diverse ecosystems, but it also has places that serve as analogs for other celestial worlds in our solar system. Astrobiologist Joshua Sebree of the University of ...

Mineral maps are providing unprecedented insights into the history of Mars, using data from the OMEGA instrument aboard Europe’s Mars Express spacecraft. The maps suggest Mars went through three ...