Was Mars doomed to be a desert? Study proposes new explanation
UChicago-led analysis of Mars Science Laboratory Curiosity rover data may explain why planet was likely harsh desert for most of recent past
NASA’s Curiosity rover finds evidence for long-ago CO2 atmosphere on Mars
NASA’s Curiosity rover discovered minerals that indicate Mars once had a thick carbon dioxide atmosphere capable of supporting liquid water.
Scientists lay out revolutionary method to warm Mars
UChicago, Northwestern study suggests new approach to warm Mars could be 5,000 times more efficient than previous proposals
In surprise discovery, NASA rover finds cracks in ancient Martian mud
Conditions that created the cracks could have been favorable for emergence of microscopic life
Was Venus ever habitable? New UChicago study casts doubt
Research suggests the planet lost its water early on in its history
Why did Mars dry out? New study points to unusual answers
Study led by UChicago scientist deepens mystery about climate of early Mars
Icy clouds could have kept early Mars warm enough for rivers and lakes, study finds
Simulation led by UChicago geoscientist finds missing piece to Martian climate puzzle
There might be many planets with water-rich atmospheres
UChicago study finds way that hot, rocky planets in other systems could form and keep atmospheres
Climate change will ultimately cost humanity $100,000 per ton of carbon, scientists estimate
UChicago study: ‘Ultimate cost’ of carbon 1,000 times greater than cost to current generation
UChicago study illuminates fates of distant planetary atmospheres
Researchers simulate thousands of worlds to see what happens to planets with hydrogen atmospheres