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Missions that return asteroid samples bring home more than just very expensive dust. These samples can provide valuable ...

At the Berkeley Pit, researchers hope to extract valuable metals to increase U.S. production of rare earths used in electric ...

By studying seismic waves, researchers have found a layer deep beneath the surface of Mars that could contain enough liquid ...

Evidence is mounting that a secret lies beneath the dusty red plains of Mars, one that could redefine our view of the red ...

Evidence is mounting that a secret lies beneath the dusty red plains of Mars, one that could redefine our view of the Red ...