Articles tagged with: Mars

Unearthed Mars minerals provide strong evidence of potential ancient life on Red Planet

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 | by Sarah Ackles

New research supported by Brock University Earth Sciences professors has uncovered findings that could provide the clearest sign of ancient ... Full story
Research Retrospective: Looking to the past to grow the future

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 | by Cathy Majtenyi

This article is the final instalment of a monthly series celebrating research breakthroughs and successes at Brock University over the ... Full story
Martian lava rocks shed light on critical period of Red Planet’s history, says Brock scientist

Monday, February 03, 2025 | by Sarah Ackles

No matter how many missions to Mars she takes part in, the sheer joy of unearthing discoveries about the Red ... Full story
Retired prof’s legacy inspires renaissance lecture series

Monday, November 11, 2024 | by Gillian Minaker

A mere mention of Ernesto Virgulti’s name brings an instant smile to those on campus who know him. The ... Full story
Out-of-this-world research highlighted at Math and Science event

Wednesday, September 27, 2023 | by The Brock News

Brock graduate student Josh Labrie’s new methodology for analyzing images from Mars plays an important role in the search ... Full story
Brock prof collecting ancient Earth rocks in support of Mars mission

Tuesday, August 01, 2023 | by Jocelyn Titone

A Brock University researcher is among a group of scientists collecting ancient rocks on Earth that will play an important ... Full story
Critical thinking key to debunking misinformation, says teaching award recipient

Friday, June 16, 2023 | by Jocelyn Titone

If it’s easy to search the internet for answers, why is higher education important? It’s a question Assistant ... Full story
Rocks on Mars providing insight into planet’s history, says Brock scientist

Thursday, August 25, 2022 | by Maryanne St. Denis

Mariek Schmidt is among a team of scientists from around the world examining rocks on Mars in hopes of learning ... Full story
Mars landing one small step in Mariek Schmidt’s research mission

Monday, March 01, 2021 | by Justin Steepe

When the only known planet in the galaxy inhabited entirely by robots welcomed a new resident recently, it marked the ... Full story
Brock Earth Sciences professor lands Mars mission role

Thursday, February 11, 2021 | by Justin Steepe

When the Perseverance rover lands on Mars next week, Mariek Schmidt will be ready to search for signs of ancient ... Full story