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New Techniques to Discover Lunar Ice Using Moonquakes

A team of geologists proposes a new method to locate hidden lunar ice by analyzing seismic waves from moonquakes, providing insights for future lunar missions.

Elena Marsh·3 min read·3/18/2027

Mercury Is Not 'Dead': NASA Unveils Active Geology After Analyzing 100,000 Images

NASA's analysis of over 100,000 images from the MESSENGER spacecraft reveals that Mercury may still exhibit geological activity, challenging the long-held view of the planet as geologically inert.

Elena Marsh·3 min read·3/18/2027

Discovering the Ancient Hydrothermal 'Lost City' Beneath the Atlantic

Discovered in 2000, the 'Lost City' is the oldest hydrothermal environment found over 700 meters below the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, featuring unique rock towers and thriving microbial communities.

Elena Marsh·2 min read·12/25/2026

Venus: The Infernal Planet That May Have Once Hosted Oceans

A new study suggests that Venus, today a scorching and inhospitable world, may have once hosted oceans covering about 90% of its surface before being engulfed by a runaway greenhouse effect.

Victor Hale·3 min read·12/16/2026

Imagining Mars' Geological History as a Television Series

Exploring Mars' geological history through a creative lens, imagining it as a dramatic television series filled with volcanic activity, ancient rivers, and cosmic impacts.

Elena Marsh·2 min read·7/25/2026

JWST Studies the Surface of a Rocky Exoplanet for the First Time - Space Tale

The James Webb Space Telescope has characterized the surface of a rocky exoplanet for the first time, revealing a dark, hot world without an atmosphere. Discover the implications for exoplanet geology and the search for habitable planets.

Elena Marsh·5 min read·6/23/2026

Mars, the Planet of Records

If we considered the Solar System as an elegant residential neighborhood, Mars would surely be part of our vicinity. But do we really know all the geological wonders that our cosmic neighbor holds on its surface?

Elena Marsh·3 min read·6/19/2026

Webb Investigates the Surface of a Rocky Planet - Spreewald-Spechtler

Using the MIRI instrument aboard the James Webb Space Telescope, a research team investigated the surface composition of the rocky planet LHS 3844 b, revealing insights into its geological properties.

Victor Hale·6 min read·6/18/2026