Science
Mars and the Moon have lava tubes so big they could host astronaut bases, scientists say – The Independent
Living underground could be a key way to stay safe from radiation and minimeteorites
Vast lava tubes beneath the surface of Mars and the Moon could be large enough to host bases for visiting astronauts, scientists have said.
New research examined the similar tubes that can be found on Earth, and used them to estimate the size of similar but much bigger tunnels that are thought to exist underneath the surface of other worlds.
Living inside such tubes, beneath the surface, could theoretically provide some protection for the astronauts who are expected to visit other parts of the…
-
Business15 hours agoWhy is Alphabet stock worth less than Nvidia, Microsoft, Apple, and Amazon even though it is the most profitable S&P 500 company?
-
General22 hours agoMichael Beatty, veteran current affairs journalist and animal welfare advocate, dies aged 76
-
Noosa News15 hours ago‘Sunny, benign’ school holiday weather after morning showers in parts of Queensland
-
Noosa News24 hours agoMissing man, Maroochydore – Queensland Police News