Perseverance Mars rover figures out how devils and winds fill the Red Planet's skies with dust
Large amounts of dust that help give the Red Planet Mars its butterscotch-pink sky is being blown into the atmosphere by whirling dust devils and occasional but powerful gusts of wind, NASA's Persever
space.comDusty demise for NASA Mars lander in July; power dwindling
A NASA spacecraft on Mars is headed for a dusty demise. The Insight lander is losing power because of all the dust on its solar panels. NASA said Tuesday it will keep using the spacecraft’s seismometer to register marsquakes until the power peters out, likely in July.
news.yahoo.comGummy Skittles, Starburst and Life Savers recalled over possible metal pieces in candy
The recall impacts various varieties of Skittles, Life Saver and Starburst gummy candies that were distributed in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. For example, the Starburst Original Share Size 3.5oz package will have a 10-digit manufacturing code on it and if the first three digits are 136,139 or 140, that product is recalled. If you have purchased one of the impacted candies, you are encouraged to throw the product away and not to consume it. Mars is working with retailers to have the affected packages removed from store shelves. Customers with questions about the recall can contact Mars at1-800-651-2564 or by visiting the Mars website.
mlive.comCould people breathe the air on Mars?
An artist's concept of an astronaut walking on Mars. But what would happen if the astronaut weren't wearing a space helmet? cokada/E+ via Getty Images Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to curiouskidsus@theconversation.com. Could people breathe on Mars? – Jack J., age 7, Alexandria, Virginia Let’s suppose you were an astronaut who just landed on the planet Mars. What would you need to survive? For starters, here’s a s
news.yahoo.comStrange Mars rock type points to extremely violent volcanic eruptions
New research suggestions the Nili Fossae region of Mars, including Jezero Crater, might composed of a volcanic rock called ignimbrite. That could indicate the Martian landscape was shaped by cataclysmic volcanic eruptions.
space.comParade of 4 planets joined by crescent moon this week
The planetary parade of sorts will occur when Jupiter, Venus, Mars and Saturn all appear to be lined up in a row above the horizon during the pre-dawn hours. The alignment will be visible early this week, and April’s crescent moon will soon join the parade, according to experts from LiveScience and AccuWeather. “Planetary alignments occur when the planets’ orbits bring them to the same region of the sky, when viewed from Earth,” LiveScience notes. “The crescent moon will appear near the four planets about an hour before sunrise on Monday, April 25, and Tuesday, April 26,” according to AccuWeather. The May lunar eclipse will be followed by two consecutive “supermoons” — one on June 14 and another on July 13.
mlive.comTech Time in Space: Mars news; Earth’s new companion; NASA to crash International Space Station
There's a lot happening in space lately -- here's a roundup of what's new this week, including a tree stump of sorts on a different planet, Earth has a new companion and the International Space Station will come crashing to Earth soon.
US, China consulted on safety as their crafts headed to Mars
A visitor to an exhibition looks at a display with a replica of the Chinese Mars Rover of the Tianwen-1 spacecraft in Beijing on March 12, 2021. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)BEIJING – As their respective spacecrafts headed to Mars, China and the U.S. held consultations earlier this year in a somewhat unusual series of exchanges between the rivals. China's National Space Agency confirmed Wednesday that it had working-level meetings and communications with NASA from January to March “to ensure the flight safety" of their crafts. U.S. law bans almost all contacts between NASA and China over concerns about technology theft and the secretive, military-backed nature of China’s space program. China's Tianwen-1 is orbiting Mars in preparation for a landing in May or June.
In 1st, NASA prepares to fly helicopter on Mars
NASA is getting ready for yet another historic flight: A 4-pound helicopter is being prepared to fly on Mars. During a news briefing on Tuesday, NASA officials and engineers talked about preparations for the upcoming maiden voyage of the small helicopter, named Ingenuity. AdSee: Part of Wright brothers’ 1st airplane on NASA’s Mars chopperNASA is hoping to fly the small Ingenuity on April 8. NASA’s successfully landed its Mars Rover Perseverance on Feb. 18 this year near an ancient river delta in the Jezero Crater to search for signs of ancient microscopic life. AdMore: Check out these new photos from Mars Rover ‘Perseverance’Related: Dream realized: Rochester Hills native named NASA flight director
Metro Detroit weather: Clear, chilly Sunday night then warm again Monday
Monday will be mostly sunny and warm, again. Tuesday will be partly sunny and warm. AdThursday will be partly to mostly sunny and warm. Late afternoon and evening rain showers are possible. Remember to download the FREE Local4Casters weather app -- it’s easily one of the best in the nation.
Metro Detroit weather: Clear, cool, lovely Sunday evening
DETROIT – Welcome to Sunday evening and the first full 24 hour day of spring, Motown. Terrific weather continues to reign this evening with clear skies. The next chance of showers will be in the form of rain for the middle and second half of this work-week. Tuesday will be partly sunny and warm. Late afternoon and evening rain showers are possible.
Metro Detroit weather: Sunny and warmer Sunday afternoon
Sunday afternoon will be sunny and warmer with highs in the 60s. This afternoon will be sunny and warmer; a gorgeous day by any measure. Sunday afternoon will be sunny and warmer. Tuesday will be partly sunny and warm. Jackets will be needed Saturday under partly sunny skies.
Metro Detroit weather: Sunshine with higher temperatures Sunday
Get ready for more abundant sunshine even higher temperatures today. Afternoon temperatures will be in the low and middle 60s. Tuesday will be partly sunny and warm. Jackets will be needed Saturday under partly sunny skies. AdRemember to download the FREE Local4Casters weather app -- it’s easily one of the best in the nation.
Metro Detroit weather: Chilly Saturday night, warmer for spring’s first full day
DETROIT – Welcome to Saturday night, and welcome to Spring 2021, Motown! It will be warmer for the first full day of spring and much of next week. Mars will be visible in the western sky before midnight. Remember to download the FREE Local4Casters weather app -- it’s easily one of the best in the nation. Just search your app store under WDIV and it’s right there available for both iPhones and Androids!
Metro Detroit weather: First day of spring cold in the morning with a milder afternoon ahead
Saturday morning will be clear and cold. AdHats, scarves, gloves and hats can be shed by the middle of the afternoon. This is the perfect weather for an afternoon drive. Highs near 60°F. Remember to download the FREE Local4Casters weather app -- it’s easily one of the best in the nation.
Metro Detroit weather: Cold and clear for the final night of winter
DETROIT – Tonight is winter’s final night. Saturday will be sunny with cold conditions in the morning and milder conditions in the afternoon. Tuesday will have a few more clouds, and it will be just as warm with highs in the middle 60s. There is a chance of showers Tuesday nightShowers are possible, Wednesday, under mostly cloudy to partly sunny skies. Thursday will be cooler with partly sunny skies.
Mars rover sends back grinding, squealing sounds of driving
7, 2021 photo provided by NASA shows tire tracks left by the Mars Perseverance rover. The rover has sent back the first-ever sounds of driving on the red planet. “If I heard these sounds driving my car, I’d pull over and call for a tow,” Dave Gruel, an engineer on the rover team, said in a written NASA statement. This second mike didn't pick up any sounds of the rover's arrival at Mars, but managed to record the first test drive March 4. The driving audio contains a unexpected high-pitched scratching noise, according to NASA.
NASA uses Navajo language to name interest points on Mars
As a way to honor Native Americans -- and, particularly, a Navajo engineer on the Mars Rover Perseverance team -- NASA is naming points of interest on Mars using the Navajo language. The latest NASA rover to land on Mars is currently focusing on a rock named after the planet it’s on -- but in Navajo. The rock is called “Maaz,” which means “Mars” in the Navajo language. The Navajo engineer on the Perseverance team helped get permission and collaboration from his tribe to use the names. Listen: NASA Perseverance rover captures audio from MarsAdNASA’s Mars Rover Perseverance successfully landed on Feb. 18 near an ancient river delta in the Jezero Crater to search for signs of ancient microscopic life.
Take a look inside University of Michigan’s new Ford Motor Co. robotics complex
An aerial view of the Ford Robotics Building at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Mich.ANN ARBOR – University of Michigan and Ford Motor Co. are opening a state-of-the-art facility dedicated to developing robots and roboticists. The Ford Motor Company Robotics Building is on U-M’s North Campus. The building’s fourth floor holds a robotics and mobility research lab for Ford -- the first on any university campus, as well as 100 Ford engineers and researchers. AdA workspace in the Ford Robotics Building at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, MI. The atrium of the Ford Robotics Building at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Mich.