2003

Below are current published newspaper and magazine articles and press releases featuring the ASU Astrobiology Institute scientists research in the field of Astrobiology. If links to the articles are available and active, they have been included.

New York Times, December 23, 2003
by John Noble Wilford
Lander set for visit to Mars

DirtWaterCell Newsletter, October 2, 2003
by Everett Shock, ASU
Feature: Ferran Garcia-Pichel / DWC Interview with Alysia Cox

Science Magazine, August 22, 2003
by Joshua Bandfield, et al.
Spectroscopic Identification of Carbonate Minerals in the Martian
Dust

Science Magazine, June 27, 2003
by Phillip Christensen, et al.
Morphology and Composition of the Surface of Mars: Mars
Odyssey THEMIS Results

Arizona Republic, June 25, 2003
by William Hermann
From ASU to the Red Planet

East Valley Tribune, June 24, 2003
by Joe Kullman
ASU at Forefront of Space Exploration

Arizona Republic, June 22, 2003
by Sally Ride
Reaching for the Stars, Today and Tommorow

Innovations Report, June 5, 2003
Odyssey thermal data reveals a changing Mars

ASU Research Magazine, Summer 2003
Afterimage: Mars Update

State Press, April 7, 2003
by Nicole Saidi
Prestigious Journal Picks up Two ASU Findings in March

ASU Insight, March 28, 2003
Cosmic Crab

ASU Insight, March 28, 2003
ASU Scientist Proposes First Round-Trip Mission to Mars

Arizona Republic, March 12, 2003
Barbara Yost
Sally Ride Invites Girls to Explore Life in Science

State Press, February 20, 2003
by Nicole Girard
ASU's THEMIS Camera Finds Ice on the Red Planet

New York Times, February 20, 2003
by John Noble Wilford
Photos Bolster Idea of Water, and Possibly Life, on Mars

San Jose Mercury News, February 20, 2003
by Glennda Chui
Theory Suggests Snowmelt on Mars Might Have Supported Life

USA Today, February 19, 2003
by Alex Dominguez (AP)
Theory May Aid Search for Life on Mars

ASU Insight, February 14, 2003
by Lynette Summerill
Europa Surface Missions Necessary Step in Extraterrestrial
Search

ASU Insight, February 14, 2003
by Matthew Shindell
Researchers visit desert for examples of early life forms

ASU Insight, February 14, 2003
by Lynette Summerill
Looking for life - on Earth and beyond

State Press, February 11, 2003
by Nicole Girard
ASU Hosts NASA Astrobiology Seminar

ASU Insight, February 7, 2003
by Gary Campbell
Professors Feel Pain of Lost lives, Science in Shuttle Disaster

State Press, February 5, 2003
by Garrett Neese
Columbia Tragedy Doesn't Stop ASU

State Press, January 23, 2003
by Nicole Girard
NASA Watchdog Accuses ASU Scientists of Altering Space
Images

State Press, January 23, 2003
by Nicole Girard
Professor's Proposal Picked as Finalist for Mars Mission

Discover Magazine, November, 2003
By Zara Herskovits and Corey S. Powell
On Mars, NASA seems to be brilliant

Astrobiology Magazine, August 29, 2003
by Lissa Harris
Dialing Up Mars

Astrobiology Magazine, August 21, 2003
Oceans Away

ASU Vision, Summer 2003
by Jessica McCann
The path to Mars goes through ASU

Astrobiology Magazine, June 27, 2003
Permafrost Odyssey

Astrobiology Magazine, June 8, 2003
Hot Camera Points to Mars

Astrobiology Magazine, June 7, 2003
Robots Hammer Red Planet

Science Express, June 5, 2003
by Phillip Christensen
Morphology and Composition of the Surface of
Mars: Mars Odyseey THEMIS Results

Astrobiology Magazine, June 4, 2003
by Matt Pruis (Northwest Research Associates)
Europa Diary 4

Astrobiology Magazine, May 26, 2003
by Matt Pruis (Northwest Research Associates)
Europa Diary 3

Astrobiology Magazine, May 19, 2003
by Matt Pruis (Northwest Research Associates)
Europa Diary 2

Astrobiology Magazine, May 12, 2003
by Matt Pruis (Northwest Research Associates)
Europa Diary 1

Astrobiology Magazine, May 5, 2003
by Stephen Hart
Photosynthesis in the Abyss

ASU Alumni Magazine, Spring/Summer 2003
A Woman On A Mission

ASU Vision, Spring 2003
Campus Report: Smithsonian Showcases ASU Research of Mars

ASU Vision, Spring 2003
Campus Report: NASA Picks Alumna's ASU Project as Mars
Finalist

Astrobiology Magazine, March 12, 2003
by Henry Bortman
Red Rovers: Returning to Mars

Astrobiology Magazine, March 7, 2003
by Richard A. Kerr
Earth, Sky, and Astrobiology

Astrobiology Magazine, February 26, 2003
by Henry Bortman
Mars: Tilting Towards Life?

Astrobiology Magazine, February 21, 2003
by Leslie Mullen
Evidence of Snow on Mars - and Perhaps an Abode for Life?

Astrobiology Magazine, February 12, 2003
by Anne M. Rosenthal
Murchison's Amino Acids: Tainted Evidence?

Astrobiology Magazine, January 26, 2003
Comet Samplers

Astrobiology Magazine, January 1, 2003
by Leslie Mullen
Evidence of Bactiera on Europa?

KAET, Arizona State University, February 19, 2003
KAET Presents 'ASU Research Review,' Feb 19

Space.com, June 28, 2003
by Leonard David
Mars Rover Team Hopes 'Opportunity' Ready for Mars Mission

Space Daily, June 9, 2003
Odyssey Thermal Data Reveals a Changing Mars

SpaceDaily, June 5, 2003
Associated Press
Mars Odyssey Sends Home Images of Erosion on Red Planet

Space.com, June 5, 2003
by Robert Roy Britt
Mars More Environmentally Active than Expected

Space.com, April 23, 2003
by Leonard David
Prometheus: Lighting NASA's Nuclear Fire

Mars Daily, April 22, 2003
The Radar Search for Martian Water

Space.com, April 7, 2003
by David Tenenbaum
Earth's Oldest Fossils Reverse Course

Geotimes, March 14, 2003
by Matthew Shindell
Pictures of Snow from the Red Planet

Science Magazine, February 28, 2003
by Richard A. Kerr
New Front-Runner for Carving Martian Gullies

NewScientist.com, February 21, 2003
'Shocking' Discovery Boosts Chance of Life on Europa

Space Daily, February 20, 2003
Associated Press
Ravines on Mars Could Be Snow-Made

SpaceRef.com, February 20, 2003
by Pascal Lee
An Earlier Interpretation Regarding Martian Gullies

Nature.com, February 19, 2003
by Phillip R. Christensen
Formation of Recent Martian Gullies Through Melting of
Extensive Water-Rich Snow Deposits

CNN.com, February 19, 2003
by Associated Press
Study: Mars Snow Boosts Life Prospects

SpaceRef.com, February 19, 2003
NASA's Mars Odyssey Points to Melting Snow as Cause of
Gullies

Space.com, February 19, 2003
by Leonard David
Trickle Down Theory of Melting Snow May Support Life on Mars

Space.com, February 18, 2003
The Impact Debate Part 2: Media Hype

SpaceRef.com, February 15, 2003
First Map of Ice on Mars

Space.com, February 14, 2003
by Leonard David
Astrobiologists Drawn to 'Weird Life'

Nature.com, February 13, 2003
by Victoria Hamilton, Philip Christensen, and Joshua Bandfield
Planetary Science (Communication Arising): Volcanism or
Aqueous Alteration on Mars?

The Scientist, February 13, 2003
by Leonard David
Putting the 'Astro' in Astrobiology

Space.com, February 11, 2003
by Leonard David
Astrobiologists Say Prometheus Jupiter Mission Should Have
Landing Craft

Space.com, February 10, 2003
by Leonard David
NASA's Astrobiology Institute General Meeting Begins

Arizona State University, September 30, 2003
by Ronald Greeley
Mission principal investigator to discuss exploration of
Mars by rovers

Arizona State University, September 22, 2003
by James Hathaway
ASU space scientist recounts life with Galileo

NASA, August 28, 2003
by John Bluck
NASA to host annual planetary sciences meeting

Arizona State University, August 22, 2003
by James Hathaway
ASU offers close-up view of Mars

Arizona State University, August 22, 2003
by James Hathaway
ASU findings could dash hopes for past oceans on Mars

Arizona State University, July 14, 2003
by James Hathaway
Opportunity launch presents anticipation for ASU, NASA

Arizona State University, June 17, 2003
by James Hathaway
Scottsdale third grader to talk about space exploration stardom

Arizona State University, May 30, 2003
by James Hathaway
Oddyssey's Temperature Maps Expose Rock Layer History

University of Arizona, April 30, 2003
by Lori Stiles
H. Jay Melosh Elected to National Academy of Sciences

Arizona State University, April 25, 2003
by Keith Jennings
Fulbright Grant Takes Elser to Norway

Arizona State University, March 28, 2003
by James Hathaway
ASU scientists grace cover of 'Nature' twice in March

Arizona State University, March 19, 2003
by Judith Smith
SEE ASU puts university research, science activities on display

Arizona State University, February 19, 2003
by Suan Soto
KAET Presents 'ASU Research Review,' Feb 19

Arizona State University, February 19, 2003
by James Hathaway
ASU Mars discovery links melting snow to gullies

Arizona State University, February 14, 2003
by Gary Campbell
Researchers find space, earth may have had complimentary
roles in origins of life

Arizona State University, February 14, 2003
by James Hathaway
Studies Examine Evolution of Two World-Altering Chemical
Processes in Biosphere, Point to Possible Origin

Arizona State University, February 14, 2003
by James Hathaway
Common Desert Organisms May Help in Search for Life in Space

Arizona State University, February 14, 2003
by James Hathaway
Astrobiologists Find Phosphorus' Role in Regulating Ecosystems
is Unexpectedly Complex in Living Lab