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Categories: Mathematics: Statistics, Space: The Solar System
Published Lunar soil has the potential to generate oxygen and fuel


Soil on the moon contains active compounds that can convert carbon dioxide into oxygen and fuels, scientists report. They are now exploring whether lunar resources can be used to facilitate human exploration on the moon or beyond.
Published Experiments measure freezing point of extraterrestrial oceans to aid search for life


A planetary scientist worked with engineers to measure the physical limits for a liquid when salty water is at very high pressure. The results suggest where to look for extraterrestrial life in the ice-covered oceans of Jupiter's moon Europa and Saturn's moon Titan.
Published Earth's atmosphere may be source of some lunar water


Hydrogen and oxygen ions escaping from Earth's upper atmosphere and combining on the moon could be one of the sources of the known lunar water and ice, according to new research.
Published Solar beats nuclear at many potential settlement sites on Mars


While most missions to the moon and other planets rely upon solar power, scientists have assumed that any extended surface mission involving humans would require a more reliable source of energy: nuclear power. Improvements in photovoltaics are upending this calculus. A new study concludes that a solar power system would weigh less than a nuclear system, and would be sufficient to power a colony at sites over nearly half the surface.
Published Two largest Mars-quakes to date recorded from planet's far side


The seismometer placed on Mars by NASA's InSight lander has recorded its two largest seismic events to date: a magnitude 4.2 and a magnitude 4.1 Mars-quake. The pair are the first recorded events to occur on the planet's far side from the lander and are five times stronger than the previous largest event recorded.
Published A roadmap for deepening understanding of a puzzling universal process


Scientists have detailed a roadmap for untangling a key aspect of magnetic recognition that could deepen insight into the workings of the cosmos.
Published Why Venus rotates, slowly, despite sun's powerful grip


If not for the soupy, fast-moving atmosphere on Venus, Earth's sister planet would likely not rotate. Instead, Venus would be locked in place, always facing the sun the way the same side of the moon always faces Earth.
Published Jupiter's moon has splendid dunes


Scientists have long wondered how Jupiter's innermost moon, Io, has meandering ridges as grand as any that can be seen in movies like 'Dune.' Now, a research study has provided a new explanation of how dunes can form even on a surface as icy and roiling as Io's.
Published Exposure assessment for Deepwater Horizon oil spill: Health outcomes


Mathematicians have developed statistical methods that lay the framework for the crucial first step of determining whether there are any linkages between exposures and health outcomes from the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill, which is considered the largest marine oil spill in the history of the U.S.
Published Neptune is cooler than we thought: Study reveals unexpected changes in atmospheric temperatures


New research has revealed how temperatures in Neptune's atmosphere have unexpectedly fluctuated over the past two decades.
Published Differences between the Moon’s near and far sides linked to colossal ancient impact


New research shows how the impact that created the Moon's South Pole -- Aitken basin is linked to the stark contrast in composition and appearance between the two sides of the Moon.
Published Machine learning model could better measure baseball players' performance


Researchers have developed a machine learning model that could better measure baseball players' and teams' short- and long-term performance, compared to existing statistical analysis methods for the sport. Drawing on recent advances in natural language processing and computer vision, their approach would completely change, and could enhance, the way the state of a game and a player's impact on the game is measured.
Published Arctic simulation of Moon-like habitat shows wellbeing sessions can improve mental health in extreme isolation


Researchers are investigating the psychological impact of social isolation in harsh environments, such as on the Moon.
Published 'Ears' for rover Perseverance's exploration of Mars


Scientists have built instruments to give humans eyes and a nose on Mars -- and now they are helping add ears as well.
Published Scientists connect the dots between Galilean moon, auroral emissions on Jupiter


On November 8, 2020, NASA's Juno spacecraft flew through an intense beam of electrons traveling from Ganymede, Jupiter's largest moon, to its auroral footprint on the gas giant. Scientists used data from Juno's payload to study the particle population traveling along the magnetic field line connecting Ganymede to Jupiter while, at the same time, remotely sensing the associated auroral emissions to unveil the mysterious processes creating the shimmering lights.
Published 'Prenatal' protoplanet upends planet formation models


An international research team has discovered a new planet so young that it has yet to emerge from the womb of matter where it is forming. This is the youngest protoplanet discovered to date. It's location and the surrounding patterns of matter suggest that an alternative method of planet formation may be at work. This discovery could help to explain the histories and features of extrasolar planets seen around other stars.
Published Perseverance records the first ever sounds from Mars


NASA's Perseverance rover, which has been surveying the surface of Mars since February 2021, has for the first time recorded the acoustic environment of the Red Planet.
Published Study shows gaps in how STEM organizations collect demographic information


Professional organizations in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields could more effectively collect data on underrepresented groups in their fields, according to a new survey. With more robust information, STEM organizations could better target efforts to recruit and retain a more diverse membership.
Published Mercury has magnetic storms


An international team of scientists has proved that Mercury, our solar system's smallest planet, has geomagnetic storms similar to those on Earth. Their finding, a first, answers the question of whether other planets, including those outside our solar system, can have geomagnetic storms regardless of the size of their magnetosphere or whether they have an Earth-like ionosphere.
Published Lottery luck in the light of physics: Researchers present theory on the dynamics of many-particle systems


Power functional theory is a new approach that makes it possible to describe precisely the dynamics of many-particle systems over time.