Should We Terraform Mars | Science News

Science News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 18, 2026 · 1m

Terraforming Mars is no longer sci-fi—it’s becoming a real scientific question. With cheaper rockets and bioengineering advances, scientists are now seriously exploring how to turn the Red Planet into a livable world, starting with engineered microbes that could slowly alter its atmosphere over centuries. But big unknowns remain: what’s under the ice? How will dust storms behave? And what if we accidentally destroy native Martian life? Plus, the ethical and practical hurdles are massive. Yet, the research could also help Earth—developing sustainable tech for harsh environments. The big shift?…