Invoking terraforming adds explanatory complexity without constraint,” said Robert G. Endres, a systems biologist at Imperial College London. But in his new research, he refuses to rule out the chance ...

The list of board games adapted into movies is a fairly short one, but it seems about to add one more. Terraforming Mars, a complex “engine builder” game that can be played solo or with others — and ...

This story originally featured on the MIT Press Reader. Exploration, habitation, and resource extraction all carry a risk of inflicting environmental damage in space, just as they do here on Earth.

A ton of science fiction depicts the tale of humble Earthlings making the journey to far-off worlds and exploring the fascinating theoretical civilizations that they may hold. When humans decide to ...

It's no secret that NASA is planning on sending people to Mars, but for now, they're mostly focused on astronauts. If you have dreams of permanent Martian settlements where average folks work and play ...

Terraforming Mars, the classic board game, is currently beign adapted to a role playing game that's in its crowdfunding phase. The game looks to expand into a new style of gaming with Terraforming ...