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A Map of CTD downcast events on which metagenomics samples were taken, colored according to the number of samples taken on the cast.

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Researchers Uncover Hidden Genetic World in Antarctic Waters

by Keith CowingMarch 12, 2026March 12, 2026

New benchmark AX-403 was deployed at the base of the western caldera wall of the Axial Seamount volcano. This photo was taken during the ROV Jason dive J2-1432 of the Axial Seamount Cruise, June 19 to July 2, 2022 from the R/V Thompson. Public Domain. Original photo courtesy of NOAA via USGS larger image

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Methanothermococcus jasoni sp. nov., A Novel Thermophilic Methanogen From Subseafloor Hydrothermal Vent Fluids Of Axial Seamount, Juan de Fuca Ridge

by Keith CowingMarch 10, 2026March 10, 2026

(a) CORALS engineering test unit. (b) Schematic diagram of Fig. 1a illustrating key subsystems and components. (c) Ion optics simulation using SIMION® 8.1, showing a cut plane of the instrument. The brown structures show the geometry of electrodes, and red lines show ion trajectories generated within a 110-μm diameter circle centered on the optical axis. -- International Journal of Mass Spectrometry

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Chemical Imaging With A Spaceflight LDMS Instrument For Planetary Exploration

by Keith CowingMarch 10, 2026March 10, 2026

The Alvin submersible is recovered on deck following a seven-hour dive, concluding a successful day of hydrothermal vent sampling. Photo courtesy of Will Carter

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Ocean Planet Recon: ASU Expedition Finds An Aquatic World Teeming With Life

by Keith CowingMarch 5, 2026March 5, 2026

Biogeochemist Elisa Merz -- © Abbey Dias

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Antarctic Microbial Mats: A Research Dive At Minus 20 Degrees Air Temperature

by Keith CowingFebruary 27, 2026February 27, 2026

Namib Sand Sea, Ground Penetrating Radar, Yardang, Lut desert,

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Terrestrial Analogs To Titan For Geophysical Research

by Keith CowingFebruary 20, 2026February 20, 2026

Image-based query examples for Task 3 (Global Geo-Localization) -- cs.CV

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MarsRetrieval: Benchmarking Vision-Language Models for Planetary-Scale Geospatial Retrieval on Mars

by Keith CowingFebruary 20, 2026February 20, 2026

Graphical abstract -- cs.MA

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Agent Mars: Multi-Agent Simulation for Multi-Planetary Life Exploration and Settlement

by Keith CowingFebruary 20, 2026February 20, 2026

Dale Andersen and his research team have completed their traverse abs have arrived at the Ultima Air Base -- Garmin/Google Earth

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Dale Andersen’s Astrobiology Antarctic Status Report: 19 February 2026: Return Overland Traverse From Lake Untersee

by Keith CowingFebruary 19, 2026February 19, 2026

Rosa Santomartino, assistant professor of biological and environmental engineering in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, prepares samples for the launch to the International Space Station. -- Cornell University

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Microbes Harvest Metals From Meteorites Aboard The International Space Station

by Keith CowingFebruary 19, 2026February 19, 2026