Works Index

Title	Category	Abstract	Author	Rating	Views	Date
Lichen	Article Biology Terraforming	Introducing lichen in the early stages of terraformation will jump-start a higher-level ecosystem.	Kian Cochrane	8.09	5450	Sep 02, 2001
On the Possibility of Terraforming Mars	Article Biology Terraforming	An article on the possibilities of terraforming Mars.	Martyn Fogg	7.82	3851	Aug 29, 2005
Signs of Life on Mars	Article Biology Current Events	An explanation of some different theories of present life on Mars, including an original theory by the author of the curious levels of oxygen in the atmosphere.	Luciano Méndez	7.8	3215	Feb 21, 2005
What plants might take root on Mars?	Article Terraforming Biology	An overview of the necessity of genetic engineering for introducing life to Mars.	Alex Moore	7.72	2211	Sep 04, 2000
Ecosystem	Article Terraforming Biology	How we will have to plan the new Martian ecosystem carefully.	Chris Schubert	7.7	1752	Jan 29, 2003
Radiation	Article Colonization Terraforming Chemistry Biology Engineering	A description of the implications of the high radiation found on the way to Mars and on Mars itself.	Kian Cochrane	7.4	2176	Jun 11, 2003
Can we create a successful ecosystem?	Article Terraforming Biology	The ecosystem of Earth is so complex we still don't understand how it works. We'll have to invent one on Mars.	Brian Rudo	7.04	1750	Aug 31, 2000
The Challenges of Mars	Article Colonization Terraforming Chemistry Biology Sociology Engineering Current Events	Detailed summary of some of the challenges to be faced on Mars and some ways around them.	Chris Ferenzi	7	2946	Mar 30, 2003
Bacteria	Article Colonization Terraforming Chemistry Biology	Bacteria can be used in a number of ways to help terraform and colonize Mars.	Jim Keener	6.87	14498	Jul 19, 2001
Genetic Engineering	Article Terraforming Biology Engineering	An overview of the possibilities of genetic engineering to create organisms to help terraform Mars.	Chris Schubert	6.84	2466	Apr 18, 2003
Mechanical Plants	Article Terraforming Chemistry Biology	Black chlorophyll could raise the efficiency of photosythesis, thereby speeding terraformation.	Jim Keener	6	1331	Jan 24, 2001
What insects will thrive on the Red Planet?	Article Terraforming Biology Engineering	Insects will be an important part of terraforming. This article explains why.	Alex Moore	5.91	1503	Aug 28, 2000
Mars Meat	Article Colonization Biology	The possibilities of bringing different forms of meat for consumption.	Steven Wintergerst	5.29	2042	Jul 07, 2003
What animals might be adapted to live on Mars?	Article Terraforming Biology	The animals on Mars will obviously have to come from Earth, but they will be very different from their ancestors.	Alex Moore	5.14	2328	Sep 05, 2000
Polluting Plants	Article Terraforming Biology Engineering	An article describing the benefits of using plants instead of factories to terraform Mars.	Steven Wintergerst	5	1534	Jun 16, 2003
What temperature must be reached on Mars?	Article Terraforming Biology	The temperature on Mars is going to have to be increased for even the hardiest organisms to survive.	Jeff Harr	4.18	1435	Oct 09, 2000