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lava tubes
Coverage of lava tubes in the Nexus archive.
- Scientists want to send a roly-poly robot filled with 'dandelion drones' to investigate hidden tunnels on Mars
Scientists plan to deploy a roly-poly robot equipped with 'dandelion drones' to explore hidden tunnels on Mars, specifically targeting lava tubes on Pavonis Mons, a Martian volcano. The mission aims to investigate subsurface structures for potential scientific discoveries.
- The Caves That Could Help Us Find, or Become, Aliens
The article explores subterranean environments like lava tubes on Mars and ice pockets on Europa as potential sites for finding extraterrestrial life and safe habitats beyond Earth. These environments may offer the best chance for discovering life and establishing safe living conditions on other planets.