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Sep 22, 2016 02:27 AM EDT

'Mars-quakes' Could Generate Hydrogen To Support Life

A seismic activity on the planet Mars could support life through hydrogen that is generated by the grinding of the rocks.

Jan 27, 2016 02:44 PM EST

Ancient 3.5 Billion-Year-Old Diamonds Hold Clues To Primeval Earth

A group of researchers have "the perfect little time capsules" from 3.5-billion years ago, which may hold clues to the early Earth.

Dec 15, 2015 09:20 AM EST

Mars Clay May Have Formed Far More Recently Than Once Thought

It turns out that there may be evidence for more recent clay formation on Mars, which may tell researchers a bit more about the Red Planet and show a bit more about the conditions that may have once been hospitable to Martian life.

Nov 10, 2015 02:38 PM EST

Scientists Explain Why Moon Rocks Have Fewer Volatiles Than Earth Rocks

Researchers from the Southwest Research Institute carried out an experiment so they could determine why moon rocks contain fewer volatile elements than earth rocks.

Nov 10, 2015 02:38 PM EST

Scientists Explain Why Moon Rocks Have Fewer Volatiles Than Earth Rocks

Researchers from the Southwest Research Institute carried out an experiment so they could determine why moon rocks contain fewer volatile elements than earth rocks.

Nov 04, 2015 10:37 AM EST

Diamonds Are Not Rare: Formation Deep Inside The Earth A Common Process

Researchers found that diamonds may not be as rare as we thought, as the formation of diamonds is a common process deep below the surface of the earth, according to a study at Johns Hopkins University.