What does Mars sound like? Rover microphone has recorded the red planet's dust devils

The first ever sound recording of a dust devil on Mars reminds us that there is a lot to learn about how they sculpt the landscape.

David Rothery, Professor of Planetary Geosciences, The Open University • conversation
Dec. 13, 2022 ~8 min

A targeted approach to reducing the health impacts of crop residue burning in India

A new study shows how small-scale actions could improve air quality and health outcomes.

Mark Dwortzan | MIT Joint Program on the Science and Policy of Global Change • mit
Nov. 30, 2022 ~5 min


Artemis: why it may be the last mission for Nasa astronauts

Artemis-1 is on its way back to Earth, successfully completing its maiden flight.

Martin Rees, Emeritus Professor of Cosmology and Astrophysics, University of Cambridge • conversation
Nov. 23, 2022 ~7 min

A far-sighted approach to machine learning

New system can teach a group of cooperative or competitive AI agents to find an optimal long-term solution.

Adam Zewe | MIT News Office • mit
Nov. 23, 2022 ~7 min

Artemis launch delay is the latest of many NASA scrubs and comes from hard lessons on crew safety

After its fourth delay, the Artemis 1 launch is now scheduled for Nov. 16, 2022. NASA has a history of missing launch deadlines, but the private sector is slowly making launches more reliable.

Michael Dodge, Associate Professor of Space Studies, University of North Dakota • conversation
Nov. 14, 2022 ~8 min

With new heat treatment, 3D-printed metals can withstand extreme conditions

A technique that transforms the metals’ microscopic structure may enable energy-efficient 3D printing of blades for gas turbines or jet engines.

Jennifer Chu | MIT News Office • mit
Nov. 14, 2022 ~7 min

In nanotube science, is boron nitride the new carbon?

A technique for synthesizing many “white graphene” nanotubes at a time paves the way for stronger, heat-resistant composites, and membranes for renewable energy.

Jennifer Chu | MIT News Office • mit
Oct. 31, 2022 ~8 min

Venus: the trouble with sending people there

Some scientists are keen to send humans to Venus on a flyby.

Andrew Coates, Professor of Physics, Deputy Director (Solar System) at the Mullard Space Science Laboratory, UCL • conversation
Sept. 29, 2022 ~7 min


MIT’s MOXIE experiment reliably produces oxygen on Mars

Day and night, and across seasons, the instrument generates breathable oxygen from the Red Planet’s thin atmosphere.

Jennifer Chu | MIT News Office • mit
Aug. 31, 2022 ~7 min

NASA's Artemis 1 mission to the Moon sets the stage for routine space exploration beyond Earth's orbit – here's what to expect and why it's important

When the Orion Crew Capsule orbits the Moon there will be no one on board. But the mission will mark a key step in bringing humans back to Earth’s dusty sidekick.

Jack Burns, Professor of Astrophysical and Planetary Sciences, University of Colorado Boulder • conversation
Aug. 26, 2022 ~8 min

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