Works Index

Title	Category	Abstract	Author	Rating	Views	Date
To Settle Mars	Article Colonization Engineering Current Events	The key in a successful settlement is to keep things fresh, to not be afraid of embarking upon non-scientific projects because after all, Mars will be a future home for many people and we should always remember that.	Frank Stratford	8.31	4047	Aug 05, 2005
Nuclear Propulsion and What It Means to Space Exploration	Article Chemistry Engineering Extra-Martian Current Events	A detailed article outlining the various types of nuclear propulsion and their advantages and disadvantages.	Brian Rudo	8.2	8392	Mar 05, 2003
Robotic life on Mars?	Article Colonization Engineering Current Events	How robots might one day be used on Mars.	Brian Rudo	7.76	3154	Aug 20, 2000
Space Elevator	Article Engineering Extra-Martian	A detailed proposal for a space elevator.	Kevin Reimund	7.72	3072	Aug 29, 2003
Power Vegetables	Article Colonization Engineering Current Events	Describes the possibilities of a new form of power using a greenhouse and wind.	Alex Moore	7.7	1957	Jan 03, 2003
Propulsion on a Manned Martian Expedition	Article Chemistry Engineering Extra-Martian	An overview of various propulsion methods, both real and extremely theoretical.	Kevin Reimund	7.63	3492	Jan 15, 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
Cities	Article Colonization Engineering	An overview of some possible ways to construct Martian cities.	Alex Moore	7.32	3988	Dec 24, 2000
Mars as an Investment in Earth	Article Colonization Engineering	There are many feasible benefits to going to Mars, including advances in the fields of meteorology, robotics, medicine, and recycling.	Steven Wintergerst	7.25	2391	Aug 12, 2005
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
Martian Architecture	Article Colonization Engineering	The first article on Red Colony. Not very informative, but historic nonetheless.	Alex Moore	6.91	1445	Jul 25, 2000
Using Northern Polar Ice to Jump-Start Martian Interplanetary Economy	Article Colonization Chemistry Sociology Engineering	How using frozen water from Mars' northern polar cap can begin the long process of terraformation.	Remy Villeneuve	6.9	1684	Jan 07, 2004
Steven Wintergerst's Terraforming Method	Article Terraforming Chemistry Engineering	A revised method for terraforming Mars, cheaply and efficiently.	Steven Wintergerst	6.86	1298	Jun 23, 2005
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
Transportation on Mars	Article Colonization Engineering	There will be many different ways to get around on Mars once we get there. This article explores some of them.	Alex Moore	6.65	3050	Aug 19, 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
Mission Trajectory	Article Colonization Engineering	This article examines the different mission trajectories to reach Mars.	Clement Walsh	5.75	1535	Aug 17, 2002
Transportation	Article Chemistry Engineering	Covers some of the various issues involved in getting to Mars.	Brian Rudo	5.66	1510	Nov 01, 2000
Interview With Steve Squyres	Article Geology Engineering Current Events	Two interviews with famous scientist Dr. Steve Squyres, leader of the Mars Exploration Rover Missions.	Alex Moore	5.57	1477	Feb 11, 2003
Domes	Article Colonization Engineering	A practical approach to building enclosed structures on Mars.	Jim Keener	5.35	3049	Dec 06, 2001
Martian Aircraft	Article Colonization Geology Engineering	An article covering the basics of the different types of lighter-than air vehicles that could be used to survey the difficult and rugged terain on Mars.	Steven Wintergerst	5.31	1688	Jul 31, 2005
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