Newly proposed Mars exploration rovers have a peculiar inspiration: The classic Grimm Brothers' fairy tale Hansel and Gretel. The flock of robots will follow "breadcrumbs" to find their way out of ...

When searching for signs of life on other planets, scientists say caves are a crucial place to look. But how can a team on Earth effectively explore intricate, dark, unfamiliar landscapes on another ...

(Nanowerk News) Water, protection, stable temperatures: When it comes to finding suitable areas for long-term lunar missions, the lava tubes on the moon are of great interest. In order to investigate ...