The human-led mission isn't expected to happen until at least 2030, but when it does, a woman will likely be the first person to set foot on the Red Planet.

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The phrase bomb cyclone has re-entered the news. It seems appropriate for a strong storm to have bomb in its name, but the word actually refers to a meteorological phenomenon and not the cyclone's explosive intensity.
Sleeping at work or in public is surprisingly common in Japan. And in Scandinavia, parents take their babies outside to nap—even in frigid temperatures.
The results of Livability's annual "Best Places to Live" list are in—and some of the places may surprise you. Did your city make the cut?
Pour yourself a glass of the black stuff (which actually isn't black at all) and read on for some facts about the legendary brewery, which has been carefully pouring pints of its famous stout since the mid-18th century.
While readers of George R.R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire series knew that Robb Stark's days were probably numbered on 'Game of Thrones,' the actor decided to keep himself in the dark about the book series. The internet had different ideas.
Facebook's latest data breach involves a third-party quiz app that invited users to install invasive browser extensions.
The 5-pound bags of Pillsbury Unbleached All Purpose Flour were sold at Publix and Winn-Dixie stores.
Tim Berners-Lee invented the World Wide Web on March 12, 1989. Here are some facts about the network in honor of its 30th anniversary.
Find out which limited-edition Funko Pop! vinyl figures could potentially be traded for a dependable used car.
Though the bulk of the details surrounding Eleven's past are still shrouded in secrecy, a new theory has us hoping that we'll get to learn one important detail about Millie Bobby Brown's character: her birthday.
Want to hang out with hundreds of cats in paradise? Head to the Lanai Cat Sanctuary on one of Hawaii's smallest islands.
Sixty-four percent of women in civic, corporate, and political leadership roles in the U.S. are alumnae of the Girls Scouts of America—including these famous faces.
Voters were given a list of potential names to choose from for the baby sloth, and "Slothy McSlothface" wasn't included.
For readers with dyslexia, these user-friendly versions of 'Fantastic Beasts,' 'The Tales of Beedle the Bard,' and 'Quidditch Through the Ages' feature larger text and navigational aids.
The inmates at Alcatraz Prison had lived above a network of potential escape routes leftover from the island's days as a military fortification.
Whether you bow down to the ritual of a mid-afternoon siesta or never stop to snooze, you may think twice about the power of napping after reading about its many benefits.
This art poster visually charts the discography of the Beatles using songs like "Here Comes the Sun," "Strawberry Fields Forever," and "Blackbird."
When 'Cops' premiered on Fox on March 11, 1989, 'The Simpsons' was still eight months away from debuting, and Ronald Reagan had only been out of the White House for less than two months. Thirty years later, the series is still going strong.
When 'Cops' premiered on Fox on March 11, 1989, 'The Simpsons' was still eight months away from debuting, and Ronald Reagan had only been out of the White House for less than two months. Thirty years later, the series is still going strong.
Just add the ingredients, select the type of cheese you want to make, and Fromaggio automatically produces homemade cheese in as little as 30 minutes.
Just add the ingredients, select the type of cheese you want to make, and Fromaggio automatically produces homemade cheese in as little as 30 minutes.
Colored pencils were a pretty bold choice as a material, considering that the artist had never built a guitar before.
Don't want to make an unnecessary trip to the store to pick up eye drops or sunscreen? You can order them online, using the pre-tax money in your account.