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NASA supersonic 'flying saucer' apparently fails test

NASA's huge supersonic parachute isn't ready to land astronauts on Mars just yet.




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5 ways to terraform Mars without nuclear weapons

Elon Musk says nuclear detonations on the red planet offer the quickest path to making it habitable. But what other options are there?




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Devon Island is as close to Mars as you may get

The Arctic island has a fair amount in common with the Red Planet, at least on its surface.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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NASA: Manned mission to Mars very close

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden says the agency's current goal of getting astronauts to Mars in the 2030s is eminently achievable




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How scientists are unlocking Mars' mysteries

Satellites, landers, rovers ... can a manned trip to the Red Planet be far behind?




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Why NASA can't examine Martian water

Space law prevents rovers from contaminating H2O on Mars.




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NASA wants you (if you want to go to Mars)

Want to go to space? NASA is looking to hire a few good astronauts.




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Congress clears the way for space mining

Extraterrestrial business questions about asteroids and spaceflight finally answered.




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Why we need a planetary protection officer

Not only do we need to keep Earth safe from alien microbes, but we need to keep space safe from Earth microbes.




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Everything you need to know about ExoMars

The European Space Agency's ExoMars mission is a two-phase operation that will look for methane, ice and landing sites for future rovers.




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Why is this doctor living in lonely Antarctica?

'White Mars,' as Antarctica is known, is ideal for studying the long-term effects of isolation.




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Sublime images of Mars lay groundwork for 2020 rover mission

A fresh batch of satellite images showcasing the red planet's diverse topography is providing scientists with valuable data for future travel to Mars.




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Say hello to NASA's new Mars rover

The space agency is planning to land its newest set of wheels on the Martian surface by early 2021.




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Massive Martian hole suggests something (someone, maybe?) has been digging around

NASA has just released an image of a unique hole on the surface of Mars.




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United Arab Emirates to build Martian mini-city

The massive Mars colony simulation located in the Dubai desert will be designed by Danish architect Bjake Ingels.




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NASA's next mission to Mars will light up the sky for millions on West Coast

The Mars InSight lander, developed to peer deep into the red planet's interior, is slated to launch on the morning of May 5.




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Why NASA is sending a helicopter on its 2020 Mars rover mission

It would be the first heavier-than-air craft flown on another planet.




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Mysterious blue dune spotted on Mars

NASA’s Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter captured the colorful anomaly while surveying a 'field of dunes' on the red planet.




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9 mysterious images of Mars

The fourth planet from the sun, Mars is one of our closest neighbors in the solar system, and yet it remains a mystery.




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NASA study throws cold water on idea of terraforming Mars

An in-depth study into the resources and tech needed to turn Mars into Earth finds we're not quite there yet.




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Now you can build your own mini Mars rover

NASA's open source plans for a smaller model of the Mars Curiosity rover are meant to inspire next-gen STEM students.




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10 spectacular moons in our solar system

Experts estimate that there are as many as 170 moons orbiting the eight planets of our section of the galaxy.




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NASA just came up with a brilliant way to turn Martian soil into rocket fuel

The plan to manufacture fuel on Mars instead of on Earth could make human missions to Mars more practical.




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15 years of Mars exploration celebrated in new video

See the stunning images captured over 15 years by the European Space Agency's Mars Express in this beautiful greatest hits montage.




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NASA's record-setting Mars Opportunity rover is officially dead

The rover was originally meant to only live for 90 days.




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Quaking aspen leaves inspire an energy harvester fit for Mars

The delicate tremble of aspen leaves in low-wind conditions may generate enough backup energy to save and extend the life of future Mars rovers.




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A former NASA scientist is convinced we already found life on Mars

Life-affirming data from 1976 was dismissed as a 'false positive,' but former NASA scientist Gilbert V. Levin is speaking up.




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NBC to plant trees for the holidays

Plus: Eco-themed shows on the horizon.



  • Arts & Culture

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Interview with the 'Fabulous Beekman Boys,' winners of 'The Amazing Race'

Goat farmers 'The Fabulous Beekman Boys' take million dollar prize on 'The Amazing Race' after a rocky season.



  • Arts & Culture

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'Nearlywed' star talks about turning bathroom into eco-friendly paradise

Plus: National Geographic turns 125 and more Ecollywood odds and ends.



  • Arts & Culture

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'Malibu Country' Sara Rue greens her baby's nursery

Sara Rue becomes a mom on and off the set of 'Malibu Country'.



  • Arts & Culture

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Luke Perry donates; Ricky Schroder conserves

Luke Perry and Ricky Shroder star in Hallmark's 'Goodnight For Justice: Queen of Hearts.'



  • Arts & Culture

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Conserving is 'Elementary' for CBS show

CBS' ELEMENTARY — TV series reduces waste; Lucy Liu saves energy.



  • Arts & Culture

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Grammys' party lounge gets in the green spirit

Green Grammy goodies, wolf hunt, 'Earth from Space,' 'Reef Wranglers'.



  • Arts & Culture

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'Body of Proof' bans water bottles, goes solar

ABC drama returns for its third season.



  • Arts & Culture

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Documentary about 'canning' nominated for Academy Award

Eco at the Oscars, TV dogs, elephants and 'Sharks'.



  • Arts & Culture

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Emily Deschanel raises a toxin-free, vegetarian baby

'Bones' star juggles hit show and eco-conscious motherhood.



  • Arts & Culture

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Rebecca Hall recycles, goes carless

Rebecca Hall ('Vicky Christina Barcelona') stars in HBO's 'Parade's End' with Benedict Cumberbatch.



  • Arts & Culture

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Ashanti: 'I've always been big on recycling'

Plus: The daughter of the late wildlife expert Steve Irwin stars in Hallmark movie.



  • Arts & Culture

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Actor Matthew Rhys recycles, conserves

He plays a KGB spy in 'The Americans'.



  • Arts & Culture

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16 recycling bins on set of ABC's 'Red Widow'

Plus: NBC's 'Parenthood' wins green seal.



  • Arts & Culture

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Actor Billy Burke is a hybrid driver

Billy Burke ('Twilight') returns in 'Revolution'.



  • Arts & Culture

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Indie movie 'Family Weekend' makes big eco-strides

Green 'Family Weekend'; nature TV premieres.



  • Arts & Culture

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Celebrity gift event supports charity

Goodies included many Earth-friendly items.



  • Arts & Culture

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Paula Abdul & Lisa Ling celebrate 'A Letter to My Dog'

Book signing party supports animal rescue charity.



  • Arts & Culture

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Ecollywood: Odds and ends

'American Idol' meets Coke REV; Leonardo DiCaprio likes UNREAL candy; and TV tune-ins.



  • Arts & Culture

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Is the tourism industry helping great apes?

In a controversial book on ecotourism and endangered species, primatologist Craig Stanford reveals the economics of conservation.




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Eco-friendly recipes from 'Hell's Kitchen'

Chef contestants cook with local ingredients from their hometowns.




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Celebrity's dog eats doorknob, turns out it's a coyote

Plus: Heidi Klum’s Earth Day and Howard Stern’s animal instincts.



  • Arts & Culture

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Thirst Project Gala honors Pauley Perrette, raises $200,000 to end water crisis

Actress helped create wells in third-world countries.



  • Arts & Culture