Microbes are clever little buggers —- for decades, they've been used by the mining industry to efficiently extract some 25 percent of the world’s gold and copper in a more environmentally friendly ...

For centuries, humans have mined materials to build the tools we use every day, from batteries and cell phones to airplanes and refrigerators. While the process of obtaining these important minerals ...

The American Astronautical Society (AAS) Publications Office has today announced the publication of a new book, “Martian Expedition Planning”. The new volume brings together papers essential for the ...

Are there alien taxi drivers? -- Would alien contact change us all? -- Should I be worried about a Martian invasion? -- Should we solve problems on Earth before exploring space? -- Will I go on a trip ...