Mars in 3D - NASA World Wind
Tony Hirst recommends some online applications for viewing the surface of Mars, Venus and Jupiter. Dr Tony Hirst.First published on Thu, 13 Sep 2007 as Mars in 3D - NASA World Wind. To find out more...
View ArticlePhoenix on Mars!
The Phoenix lands on Mars. Professor David Rothery. Professor David Rothery is a volcanologist and planetary scientist at The Open University, where he is Professor of Planetary Geosciences within the...
View ArticleSpace telescopes galore
As the Hubble Space Telescope undergoes a service, Andrew Morris marvels at the technology behind taking photographs in space Andrew Morris.First published on Fri, 15 May 2009 as Space telescopes...
View ArticleSecond life: Have we found a separate genesis?
Although an extraordinary development, life which grows from arsenic rather than phosphorous might not be evidence of a shadow biosphere, says David Rothery. Professor David Rothery. Professor David...
View ArticleKepler's mission to discover 'Star Trek' planets
Will Captain Kirk and Spock ever be able to visit other worlds and walk around in their skin-hugging uniforms, breathing the air? This is the question that NASA’s Kepler satellite is on the way to...
View ArticleHas Curiosity made you curious about Mars?
As Curiosity lands in a Martian crater, get to know the Red Planet a little more closely... First published on Mon, 06 Aug 2012 as Has Curiosity made you curious about Mars?. To find out more visit The...
View ArticleLife on Mars
What happens if we find evidence of life on Mars? Professor David Rothery. Professor David Rothery is a volcanologist and planetary scientist at The Open University, where he is Professor of Planetary...
View ArticleOU on the BBC: The Challenger
A new drama follows acclaimed scientist Richard Feynman’s search for the truth in the wake of the NASA Challenger disaster. First published on Tue, 05 Mar 2013 as OU on the BBC: The Challenger. To find...
View ArticleInterstellar: a dangerous fantasy of US colonialism?
Anne Hathaway's space movie puts engineers and scientists at the heart of the story - but is let down by an American colonialist message, says Peter Bloom. Dr Peter Bloom.First published on Wed, 19 Nov...
View ArticlePluto comes into sharp focus – but it’s still not a planet
New Horizons is giving us the chance to see Pluto, close-up, for the first time. But familiarity won't restore Pluto's planet status. Professor David Rothery. Professor David Rothery is a volcanologist...
View ArticleWhat do the latest pictures of Pluto tell us?
Dave Rothery takes a look at the latest images reaching us from Pluto Professor David Rothery. Professor David Rothery is a volcanologist and planetary scientist at The Open University, where he is...
View ArticleHaven't we been told there's water on Mars before?
The recent announcement wasn't the first time astronomers have spoken about water on Mars - but this time, it's what's in the water that has excited NASA, explains Dave Rothery. Professor David...
View ArticleDiscover Mercury: International collaboration
The journey to another world relies on co-operation all around this one. Professor David Rothery. Professor David Rothery is a volcanologist and planetary scientist at The Open University, where he is...
View ArticleOpenLearn Live: 8th July 2016
The pretty pigment that packs a poisonous punch; George Eliot on Brexit; Jupiter's wife and why Nottingham Forest have got a problem. Free learning from across the day. The OpenLearn team.First...
View ArticleOpenLearn Live: 11th November 2016
The worst president of all time plus Nasa on small satellites. Then more learning and research across the day. The OpenLearn team.First published on Fri, 11 Nov 2016 as OpenLearn Live: 11th November...
View ArticleOpenLearn Live: 21st November 2016
Are we enjoying a wet autumn, or a soggy fall? Plus, NASA's new weather satelitte, patent boxes and champagne science. Learning and research from across the day. The OpenLearn team.First published on...
View ArticleOpenLearn Live: 25th November 2016
Autumn on Mars; quantum computing; children caring for parents with Parkinsons. Learning and research from across the day. The OpenLearn team.First published on Fri, 25 Nov 2016 as OpenLearn Live: 25th...
View ArticleWhat do we know about the seven Earth-like planets?
Yesterday, space scientists announced the discovery of a star that is being orbited by seven Earth-like planets. Here's Dave Rothery with what you need to know. Professor David Rothery. Professor David...
View ArticleAs Cassini reaches the end, we should prepare the next mission
What Cassini taught us about Saturn's moons is a start. We look back at its amazing journey, and Monica Grady argues we should now be thinking about sending the next probe. Professor Monica Grady.First...
View ArticleWhy has Donald Trump set his sights on the Moon?
The President has instructed NASA to build a camp on the Moon. It might be a better idea than trying to get straight to Mars, as this New Scientist short, sharp, science video explains. First published...
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