Science Oct 10 Underground microbes may have swarmed ancient Mars, scientists say By Marcia Dunn, Associated Press
Nation Nov 26 Watch 5:38 NASA hopes InSight will illuminate Mars’ unknown core NASA has successfully landed its spacecraft InSight on Mars, after a long and challenging voyage. Scientists hope InSight will uncover details of what’s under the surface of Mars, including whether the planet’s core is liquid or solid. Science correspondent Miles… By Miles O'Brien
Jul 09 Watch Weekly Poem: Tracy K. Smith Reads From ‘The Speed of Belief’ Tracy K. Smith reads from her Pulitzer Prize-winning book, "Life on Mars."…
May 16 Watch Tracy K. Smith Reads From ‘Life of Mars’ Tracy K. Smith reads from her poetry collection, "Life of Mars."…
May 16 Watch Weekly Poem: From ‘My God, It’s Full of Stars’ by Tracy K. Smith Tracy K. Smith reads from "My God, It's Full of Stars," from her book, "Life on Mars."…
Nov 11 As NASA’s Phoenix Mission Ends, Scientists Begin Data Analysis By PBS News Hour NASA's Phoenix Mars Lander sent what will probably be its last signal back to earth last week, succumbing to a dust storm and advancing winter weather. However, the lander outlived its planned three-month mission by two months. Continue reading
May 26 NASA’s Mars Spacecraft Lands, Transmits Photos of Arctic Terrain By PBS News Hour After a 10-month, 422-million-mile voyage, NASA's Phoenix Mars lander touched down Sunday and began transmitting pictures from the arctic plains of the Red Planet where scientists hope to find evidence of water and life-sustaining conditions. Continue reading
May 23 NASA’s Phoenix Spacecraft Lands on Mars By PBS News Hour A spacecraft designed to search for life on Mars completed its nearly 10-month, 422-million-mile voyage Sunday, touching down the Red Planet and transmitting intriguing images from its northern arctic plains. Continue reading