Curiosity scientists say Mars’ radiation levels are safe for astronauts

November 16, 2012 11:06 AM Christina Farr
Christina Farr

Initial readings found that levels of radiation are about the same astronauts typically experience in the low-Earth orbit.

Mars Curiosity takes a Myspace-like selfie for researchers

November 2, 2012 10:58 AM Meghan Kelly
Meghan Kelly

The Jet Propulsion Laboratory prepared for a lot of variables when it sent Curiosity, the car sized rover, to Mars, but it didn't prepare for it to become a tween-aged girl on Myspace.