2015 The Martian. In Andy Weir’s futuristic survival tale, astronaut Mark Watney, played by Matt Damon, is abandoned on Mars after crewmates mistake him for dead.

Parents need to know that The Martian is a sci-fi space thriller based on Andy Weir's best-selling novel, a popular book among both adult and teen readers. Matt Damon stars as Mark Watney, a NASA ...

NASA’s Perseverance rover took this selfie over a rock nicknamed Rochette on September 10, 2021, the 198th Martian day, or sol, of the mission.

Barley growers are urged to keep watch for signs of net form net blotch (NFNB) disease following the recent confirmation of a triple fungicide-resistant mutant of NFNB at Streatham.

In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil. Add one-third of the mushrooms and cook over high heat, stirring, until golden brown, about 5 minutes.

NASA’s longest-running Mars mission has sent back an unprecedented side view of a massive volcano rising above the Red Planet, just before dawn.. On May 2, as sunlight crept over the Martian ...

AHDB data shows that brewers, maltsters, and distillers used 1.32m tonnes of barley between July 2024 and March 2025, an 8% decline compared with the same period a year earlier. See more Business ...

Martian "slope streaks" spotted by NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter in 2017. Scientists previously thought these large, discolored features may be signs of running water.

The claim that barley water can completely remove kidney stones is false. While barley may contribute to overall kidney health and hydration may help prevent stone formation as well as help flush out ...

The biological pathogen researched by a University of Michigan scholar from China can cause devasting diseases in crops, according to an unsealed federal complaint.

Introduction. Seed dormancy and germination are crucial stages in a plant’s life. In wild plant species, seed dormancy plays a key role in ensuring survival by blocking germination until conditions ...

Starship’s Ninth Flight: Propellant Leaks, Engineering Trade-Offs, and the Relentless March Toward Lunar and Martian Ambitions. Story by James Thompson • 3d “Rockets are hard.” ...