Astronomy on MSN

What will a human mission to Mars look like?

Since Viking 1 landed in 1976, humans have studied Mars from afar, relying on rovers and orbiters to analyze the planet. But ...

Are we the Martians? The intriguing idea that life on Earth began on the red planet

How did life begin on Earth? While scientists have theories, they don't yet fully understand the precise chemical steps that ...
Space on MSN

Flat Earth, spirits and conspiracy theories — experience can shape even extraordinary beliefs

The answer is as obvious as it seems – the Earth looks flat when you're standing on it, not cone-shaped. Visual evidence ...
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'Stop and re-check everything': Scientists discover 26 new bacterial species in NASA's cleanrooms

Scientists discover 26 new bacterial species in NASA cleanrooms, revealing surprisingly resilient microbes with potential ...