But there’s still much to learn. “Everyone agrees that ice forms,” said Valeria Molinero, a physical chemist at the University of Utah who builds computer simulations of water.“After that, there are ...

Scientists and engineers are making progress on drilling technology that could access Mars' seemingly vast stores of near-surface water ice. Skip to main content Open menu Close menu ...

Ice cubes float in water because they’re less dense than the liquid. But a newfound type of ice has a density nearly equal to what’s in your water glass, researchers report in the Feb. 3 ...