Scientist Constructs "Big Picture" of Mars Water from Rover Data
Reported by Universe Today
Rover data from more than 20 years ago has revealed clues to the existence of liquid water on ancient Mars. The NASA Spirit Rover carried a specialized instrument called a Mössbauer Spectrometer that performed mineralogical analyses of soil, rock, and dus...
- By: Carolyn Collins Petersen (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/cc-petersen)
- On: Wed, 05 Aug 2026 03:03 +0000
Venus Isn't Dead After All
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Simulations conducted by researchers at ETH Zurich suggest a strong likelihood that Venus’s rift valleys are still geologically active rather than being mere relics of a bygone era, as had been previously believed. This finding reshapes our understanding...
- By: Matthew Williams (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/houseofwilliams)
- On: Wed, 05 Aug 2026 02:03 +0000
NASA Will Attempt to Observe Rocket Part’s Lunar Impact
Reported by NASA
Using ground-based telescopes and space-based assets, NASA and SpaceX are tracking a used Falcon 9 upper stage from a commercial mission expected to impact the Moon on Wednesday, Aug. 5, near the Einstein and Bell craters. The impact poses no danger to Ear...
- By: NASA
- On: Tue, 04 Aug 2026 20:00 +0000
NASA’s PUNCH Sharpens Solar Storm Forecasting in First Test
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Using continuous imagery from NASA’s PUNCH (Polarimeter to Unify the Corona and Heliosphere) mission, scientists predicted the near-Earth arrival of a solar eruption to within 30 minutes in an initial proof of concept test. The results, presented Tuesday...
- By: NASA
- On: Tue, 04 Aug 2026 18:02 +0000
Ames Science Stars of the Month – August 2026
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The NASA Ames Science Directorate recognizes the outstanding contributions of (pictured left to right) Danielle Lopez, Jennifer Claudio, and Duncan Mifsud. Their commitment to the NASA mission represents the entrepreneurial spirit, technical expertise, and...
- By: NASA
- On: Tue, 04 Aug 2026 17:08 +0000
See the Perseid Meteors on a New Moon Year
Reported by Universe Today
You couldn’t ask for a better year for one of the top annual meteor showers. If skies are clear be sure to watch for one of the top skywatching draws of 2026: the August Perseid meteor shower. While the Perseids are a draw on any year, 2026 is special, a...
- By: David Dickinson (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/david-dickinson)
- On: Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:38 +0000