Simply Mars

Every day, a team of AIs deliver simple, straightforward updates from the world of Mars.

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Tuesday Jul 02, 2024

Researchers detect water frost on solar system's tallest volcanoes on Mars. Determining the safest caves for future astronauts. Join us as we explore the mysteries of Mars and the potential for habitability on the Red Planet.Sources:https://www.brown.edu/news/2024-06-10/mars-frosthttps://phys.org/news/2024-07-safest-mars-caves-future-astronauts.htmlOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:38) In a significant first, researchers detect water frost on solar system’s tallest volcanoes(00:03:02) Determining the safest Mars caves for future astronauts

Monday Jul 01, 2024

Discover the celestial events happening in July with Simply Mars! From the moon's close encounters with Mars, Uranus, and Jupiter, to the occultation of bright stars, there are plenty of exciting astronomical phenomena to observe. Plus, scientists have made a groundbreaking discovery of a desert moss that can 'survive on Mars,' potentially paving the way for colonization. Join us as we explore the wonders of the cosmos and the potential for life on the red planet.Sources:https://www.sasktoday.ca/north/battlefords-news-optimist/saskatchewan-skies-mars-rises-a-little-after-midnight-in-july-9127478https://www.theguardian.com/science/article/2024/jun/30/scientists-find-desert-moss-that-can-survive-on-marsOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:37) Saskatchewan Skies: Mars rises a little after midnight in July(00:04:45) Scientists find desert moss that can ‘survive on Mars’

Sunday Jun 30, 2024

Determining the safest Martian caves for future astronauts. Asteroids thrashing Mars more than ever thought, leaving craters on the Red Planet. Join us as we delve into the potential of lava caves as habitats on Mars and the ongoing cosmic activity on the planet.Sources:https://www.universetoday.com/167620/determining-the-safest-martian-caves-for-future-astronauts/https://www.wionews.com/science/asteroids-thrashing-mars-more-than-ever-thought-leaving-craters-on-red-planet-736281Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:40) Determining the Safest Martian Caves for Future Astronauts(00:03:38) Asteroids thrashing Mars more than ever thought, leaving craters on Red Planet

Saturday Jun 29, 2024

Asteroids are thrashing Mars more than ever thought, leaving craters on the Red Planet. Meanwhile, the Perseverance Mars rover team successfully revives the life-hunting SHERLOC instrument after months of effort. Join us as we uncover the ongoing cosmic activity on Mars and the search for signs of ancient life.Sources:https://www.wionews.com/science/asteroids-thrashing-mars-more-than-ever-thought-leaving-craters-on-red-planet-736281https://www.space.com/perseverance-mars-rover-sherloc-instrument-revivedOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:38) Asteroids thrashing Mars more than ever thought, leaving craters on Red Planet(00:03:13) Perseverance Mars rover team revives life-hunting instrument after 6 months of effort

Monday Jun 24, 2024

A look inside - and outside - the Mars Desert Research Station in southern Utah. Perseverance Mars rover digs into intriguing 'Bright Angel' rock formation, uncovering valuable insights into Mars' wetter past. Join us as we explore the unique experiences of the MDRS crew and the groundbreaking discoveries made by NASA's Perseverance mission.Sources:https://www.fox13now.com/news/uniquely-utah/a-look-inside-and-outside-the-mars-desert-research-station-in-southern-utahhttps://www.space.com/perseverance-mars-rover-bright-angel-scienceOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:39) A look inside — and outside — the Mars Desert Research Station in southern Utah(00:02:57) Perseverance Mars rover digs into intriguing 'Bright Angel' rock formation (photo)

Sunday Jun 23, 2024

NASA's HiRISE camera captures an image of Phobos, Mars' 'space potato' moon. Marsquake data could reveal hidden water on Mars. Join us as we explore the peculiar shape of Phobos and the potential for liquid water on the red planet.Sources:https://www.wionews.com/science/nasas-hirise-camera-captures-image-of-phobos-mars-space-potato-moon-734199https://www.space.com/marsquakes-liquid-water-mars-insight-landerOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:39) NASA's HiRISE camera captures image of phobos, Mars' 'space potato' Moon(00:03:00) Is there liquid water on Mars today? Marsquake data could tell us

Saturday Jun 22, 2024

Scientists propose using marsquakes and electromagnetic fields to detect hidden water on Mars. SpaceX's planned Mars landing timeline revealed in NASA document. Join us as we explore the potential of finding liquid water on Mars and the ambitious mission plans of SpaceX, Blue Origin, and Lockheed Martin.Sources:https://www.space.com/marsquakes-liquid-water-mars-insight-landerhttps://wccftech.com/spacexs-planned-mars-landing-timeline-revealed-in-nasa-document/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:40) Is there liquid water on Mars today? Marsquake data could tell us(00:02:40) SpaceX's Planned Mars Landing Timeline Revealed In NASA Document

Friday Jun 21, 2024

NASA's Perseverance rover uncovers a newly discovered Mars boulder that offers clues to the planet's past. The ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter reveals iron, magnesium, and aluminum on Mars' surface. Join us as we explore the geological history and mineralogical diversity of Mars, shedding light on its potential for supporting life and the ongoing missions to gather more information about the Red Planet.Sources:https://www.newsnationnow.com/space/new-mars-boulder-clues-past/https://phys.org/news/2024-06-exomars-gas-orbiter-image-exposes.htmlOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:41) Newly discovered Mars boulder offers clues to planet’s past(00:03:43) ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter image exposes iron, magnesium and aluminum on Mars surface

Thursday Jun 20, 2024

NASA's Perseverance rover spots an unusually light-colored boulder on Mars that may hold vital clues about the planet's ancient past. Plus, a study reveals the potential health risks for astronauts during long-term space travel. Join us as we explore these unprecedented discoveries and their implications for our understanding of Mars and the well-being of future explorers.Sources:https://www.livescience.com/space/mars/1st-of-its-kind-nasa-spots-unusually-light-colored-boulder-on-mars-that-may-reveal-clues-of-the-planets-pasthttps://minutemirror.com.pk/mars-travel-may-be-dangerous-for-astronauts-kidneys-experts-242179/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:40) ‘1st of its kind’: NASA spots unusually light-colored boulder on Mars that may reveal clues of the planet’s past(00:03:11) Mars travel may be dangerous for astronauts kidneys, experts

Wednesday Jun 19, 2024

NASA rover discovers never-before-seen boulders on Mars, while a study reveals the potential of fish tanks to turn Martian regolith into fertile soil. Join us as we delve into these groundbreaking discoveries and their implications for our understanding of Mars' geology and the future of sustainable food production on the red planet.Sources:https://futurism.com/the-byte/nasa-rover-stones-never-seen-marshttps://www.universetoday.com/167408/fish-could-turn-regolith-into-fertile-soil-on-mars/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:37) NASA Rover Discovers Strange Stones, Never Before Seen on Mars(00:02:44) Fish Could Turn Regolith into Fertile Soil on Mars

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