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Scientists Ponder Mars Crater Mystery

PASADENA, Calif. — New analysis of Mars’ terrain using NASA spacecraft observations reveals what appears to be by far the largest impact crater ever found in the solar system. Read more

Laser Fluorescence Could Find Life on Mars

Three examples of PAH ultraviolet fluorescence with anthracene (blue), pyrene (blue-green) and pyrelene (yellow). From left to right, the fluorescence is apparent on glass slides, on PAH-doped peridotite granular targets on glass slides, and on a rock sample of peridotite. (Image courtesy of M. Storrie-Lombardi)CORVALLIS, Ore. – A team of scientists from the United States and the United Kingdom has developed a technique using ultraviolet light to identify organic matter in soils that they say could be used to document the existence of life on Mars. Read more

Florida Professor’s Plasma-propelled Flying Saucer Stirs Interest

UFO NewsGAINESVILLE, Fla. — University of Florida mechanical and aerospace engineering associate professor Subrata Roy has submitted a patent application for a circular, spinning aircraft design reminiscent of the spaceships seen in countless Hollywood films. Roy, however, calls his design a “wingless electromagnetic air vehicle,” or WEAV. Read more

Team Hopes To Use New Technology to Search for ETs

The Allen Telescope Array (Photo courtesy of Johns Hopkins University)A Johns Hopkins astronomer is a member of a team briefing fellow scientists about plans to use new technology to take advantage of recent, promising ideas on where to search for possible extraterrestrial intelligence in our galaxy. Read more

Is Indy Chasing a Fake Crystal Skull?

Fake Crystal Skull?As Indiana Jones races against time to find an ancient crystal skull in his new movie adventure, he should perhaps take a moment to check its authenticity. Read more