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Scientists use ancient Mayan practices to bring farming to Mars. Join us as we explore the potential of intercropping to revolutionize food production in space and on Earth. Plus, follow NASA's Psyche spacecraft on its extraordinary mission to uncover the secrets of a metallic asteroid and understand the origins of our solar system.Sources:https://mymodernmet.com/agriculture-on-mars-mayan-farming-practices/https://www.autoevolution.com/news/spacecraft-with-brilliant-blue-glow-trail-passes-mars-moves-further-into-space-234540.htmlOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:40) Scientists Use Ancient Mayan Practices To Bring Farming to Mars(00:03:13) Spacecraft With Brilliant Blue Glow Trail Passes Mars, Moves Further Into Space

Unveiling the mysteries of Mars's moon Phobos and exploring the potential habitability of Mars. Recent research challenges our understanding of Phobos, suggesting it could be a comet moon. Scientists also uncover evidence that Mars might have once been more like Earth and potentially habitable. Join us as we delve into these groundbreaking discoveries and the ongoing quest to understand our neighboring planet.Sources:https://www.iflscience.com/marss-doomed-moon-phobos-might-not-be-what-we-thought-74384https://twistedsifter.com/2024/05/it-turns-out-mars-might-have-once-been-more-like-earth-and-maybe-even-habitable/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:39) Mars's Doomed Moon Phobos Might Not Be What We Thought(00:03:00) It Turns Out Mars Might Have Once Been More Like Earth And Maybe Even Habitable

New rocket engine could cut travel time to Mars from years to months. Plus, an aurora watch on Mars as a solar flare heads towards the red planet. Join us as we explore the potential of the Pulsed Plasma Rocket and the rare celestial phenomenon of Martian aurorae.Sources:https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/new-rocket-engine-could-cut-travel-time-to-mars-from-years-to-months/7624454.htmlhttps://science.nasa.gov/blogs/sols-4188-4190-aurora-watch-on-mars/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:39) New Rocket Engine Could Cut Travel Time to Mars from Years to Months(00:03:31) Sols 4188-4190: Aurora Watch on Mars

RNA found to be suited for life in salty environments such as Mars. New research suggests Mars' moon Phobos could be a captured comet. Join us as we explore the implications of RNA's survival in high-salt conditions on Mars and the potential for extraterrestrial life. Discover the groundbreaking theory challenging our understanding of Phobos' origin and its implications for moon formation and planetary capture. This episode delves into the mysteries of Mars and its moons, shedding light on the potential for life beyond Earth and reshaping our understanding of the solar system.Sources:https://www.news9live.com/science/rna-found-to-be-suited-for-life-in-salty-environments-such-as-mars-2550585https://dailygalaxy.com/2024/05/mars-moon-phobos-could-be-a-captured-comet/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:39) RNA found to be suited for life in salty environments such as Mars(00:03:27) New Research Suggests Mars' Moon Phobos Could Be a Captured Comet

NASA's Psyche spacecraft embarks on an extraordinary mission to explore the metal-rich asteroid Psyche, while the Mars Audio Log #10 takes us on a journey with the CHAPEA crew simulating life on Mars. Join us as we delve into deep space exploration and the challenges of living in a Martian habitat.Sources:https://www.earth.com/news/psyche-will-use-mars-to-slingshot-itself-deeper-into-space/https://www.nasa.gov/podcasts/houston-we-have-a-podcast/mars-audio-log-10/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:38) Psyche will use Mars to slingshot itself deeper into space(00:03:43) Mars Audio Log #10

Europe's upcoming Mars mission will use a pioneering nuclear power source, while NASA's Perseverance rover may have found the best evidence yet of ancient life on Mars. Join us as we explore the groundbreaking technology behind Europe's Mars rover and the exciting discovery from Perseverance's rock samples. This episode highlights the advancements in space exploration and the potential for uncovering the mysteries of Mars' past.Sources:https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/europes-mars-rover-will-use-new-nuclear-power-source/https://www.space.com/the-universe/mars/perseverance-rovers-mars-rock-sample-may-contain-best-evidence-of-possible-ancient-lifeOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:40) Europe's Mars Rover Will Use New Nuclear Power Source(00:03:38) Perseverance rover's Mars rock sample may contain best evidence of possible ancient life