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Study reveals possible hidden meaning behind Easter Island's statues
Feb 28, 2026An analysis of soil samples taken from the base of some of the statues has revealed something unexpected.
NASA makes major announcement about Mars sample-return mission
Apr 16, 2024Major change is afoot regarding NASA's plans to return samples of Martian soil and rock to the Earth.
NASA is about to open a tube of lunar soil from 1972 for the first time
Mar 12, 2022The tube, which was collected by the crew of the Apollo 17 mission, has remained untouched for 50 years.
Microbes 'unknown to science' found on ISS
Mar 18, 2021Scientists have discovered three strains of bacteria on the orbiting outpost that have never been seen before.
Dust and soil from asteroid Ryugu revealed
Dec 15, 2020Scientists in Japan have unveiled the contents of the Ryugu sample capsule which recently returned to Earth.
Dead mink are rising from the grave in Denmark
Nov 27, 2020Mink that have been culled and buried due to the coronavirus have started emerging from beneath the soil.
First 'murder hornet' nest found in the US
VIDEO Oct 24, 2020A nest of enormous invasive wasp-like insects has reportedly been discovered for the first time on US soil.
NASA will pay you up to $25,000 for lunar soil
Sep 12, 2020The space agency has tasked private firms with the job of collecting and returning samples of soil from the Moon.
Revisited: the Loring AFB UFO incursions
Aug 29, 2020Back in 1975, a sensitive military base on US soil was visited by a number of objects on consecutive nights.
Live: SpaceX Crew Dragon launch 2nd attempt
VIDEO May 30, 2020Join the livestream as Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken launch from US soil aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon.
Stunning Roman mosaic floor unearthed in Italy
May 29, 2020Surveyors working on a vineyard in northern Italy have discovered a remarkably well-preserved Roman mosaic.
ISS launch will be first from US soil in 10 years
Apr 19, 2020For the first time in almost a decade, astronauts are preparing to launch into space from American soil.
NASA reveals how it will retrieve a piece of Mars
Apr 18, 2020The Mars sample-return mission will be one of the most challenging interplanetary endeavours ever undertaken.
Mars sample return mission is in the works
Sep 17, 2019NASA and ESA are hoping to secure formal approval to return samples of Mars soil to the Earth for study.
Hiking scientist discovers bizarre new microbes
Nov 18, 2018The organisms, which sit on a 'major new branch' of the tree of life, were found in woodland in Nova Scotia.
NASA unveils new SpaceX and Boeing crews
VIDEO Aug 3, 2018The nine astronauts will be embarking on the first manned launches from American soil since 2011.
NASA and ESA to work on Mars sample return
Apr 27, 2018The space agencies are working on a series of missions designed to return samples of Martian soil back to Earth.
Earthworms can reproduce in Martian soil
Nov 28, 2017The results of a recent experiment suggest that the soil on Mars is likely to be suitable for agriculture.
Mars may be a lot more toxic than we thought
Jul 7, 2017New research has shown that the Martian soil is quite an inhospitable environment for microbial life.
Vegetables grown on Mars should be edible
Jun 24, 2016Dutch scientists have replicated the soil on Mars to demonstrate that vegetables can be grown there.
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