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NASA scientist says terraforming Mars, at least in the near future, is a pipe dream

As a civilization, we currently just don't have the industrial might to make terraforming a reality.
The Daily Galaxy on MSN

Can we really terraform Mars? New study says it’s way harder than thought

The concept of terraforming Mars has long captured the imagination of scientists, engineers, and space enthusiasts. The idea ...

Terraforming Mars isn't a climate problem—it's an industrial nightmare

Even when the idea of terraforming Mars was originally put forward, the idea was daunting. Changing the environment of an entire planet is not something to do easily. Over the following decades, ...
BGR

Would Helicopters Work On Mars? This Study Has A Theory For Making One

Helicopters on Mars may sound like something from a science fiction novel — or perhaps just a typical "Doctor Who" episode. But actually, they're not fully confined to the world of sci-fi; after all, ...
NBC Los Angeles

Mars Making Closest Approach to Earth in 15 Years

Now's the time to catch Mars in the night sky. Next week, the red planet is making its closest approach to Earth in 15 years. The two planets will be just 35.8 million miles (57.6 million kilometers) ...