Mars

Astronauts’ Vision Problems Linked to Prolonged Space Exposure, Posing Risks for Mars Missions

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Astronauts returning from extended space missions are reported to experience significant changes in eye health, linked to prolonged exposure to microgravity. Researchers have identified that the altered blood flow and pressure conditions in space can lead to vision problems. These changes are primarily associated with a condition termed spaceflight-associated neuro-ocular syndrome (SANS), affecting around 70 … Read more

Seismic Data from NASA’s InSight Might Solve the Mystery of Mars’ Dichotomy

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Recent seismic data from NASA’s InSight lander could provide answers to a 50-year-old puzzle concerning Mars’ unique structure. The planet is divided into the northern lowlands and southern highlands, separated by significant differences in elevation and crust thickness. This phenomenon, referred to as the “Martian dichotomy,” has perplexed scientists for decades. Clues from seismic activity … Read more

Scientists May Have Finally Solved 50-Year-Old Mystery About Martian Surface

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A groundbreaking study may have solved the 50-year-long mystery troubling scientists as to why one half of Mars is so drastically different from the other. The northern lowlands on the Martian surface are roughly 5-6 kilometres lower than the southern highlands, with the crust in the north being significantly thinner. Referred to as the ‘Martain … Read more