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	5451	Sep 02, 2001
Kian Cochrane's Terraforming Method	Article Terraforming	An all-inclusive method for terraforming Mars, from start to finish.	Kian Cochrane	8.07	7605	Feb 22, 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
The Terrestrial Planet Finder and SETI	Article Terraforming Extra-Martian	By searching for planets that shouldn't normally have favorable conditions for life, we could stumble upon a civilization that might do its own terraforming.	Matthew Johnson	7.81	3673	Sep 05, 2004
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
Martian Boiler Room	Article Terraforming Chemistry Current Events	With the right chemical reactions, Mars could provide cheap fuel while scrubbing the air of harmful CO2.	Kevin Reimund	7.62	1464	Dec 28, 2002
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
Jim Keener's Terraforming Method	Article Terraforming	A method describing, very specificially, different ways to completely terraform Mars.	Jim Keener	7.37	3005	Feb 03, 2003
Terraforming Mars: An Economic Requirement	Article Colonization Terraforming Sociology	Colonizing and terraforming Mars is a vast undertaking which will require a vast, new economic system. This article explains.	Giorgio Gaviraghi	7.36	5216	Jan 22, 2005
Lack of CO2...A Curse or a Blessing?	Article Terraforming Geology Chemistry Current Events	An analysis of the impact of the discovery that the southern polar cap of Mars has less CO2 than previously thought.	Alex Moore	7.23	1566	Feb 13, 2003
Perfluorocarbons	Article Terraforming Chemistry	Perfluorocarbons are a necessary part of terraforming, and the right mixture will speed up terraforming hundreds of years.	Alex Moore	7.21	1844	Jan 05, 2001
Terraformation: Making a Planet	Article Terraforming	An overview of terraforming. A basic overview of the concepts and many ways to achieve it.	Tim Volkert	7.2	1629	Dec 02, 2005
Atmosphere	Article Terraforming Chemistry	An overview of some of the implications of the Martian atmosphere on terraforming, and some ways to counter the negative ones.	Alex Moore	7.11	1580	Dec 13, 2000
Two Worlds Are Better Than One	Article Colonization Terraforming Sociology Opinion	The advantages of having two planets at humanity's disposal.	William Bailey	7.05	2187	Jan 02, 2004
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
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
Jonathan Street's Method	Article Terraforming	A guide for terraforming in seven easy steps.	Jonathan Street	6.66	1406	Aug 10, 2003
Matthew Johnson's Terraforming Method	Article Terraforming	This article breaks down the different components that would be necessary for a fully terraformed Mars, and explains how each can be obtained.	Matthew Johnson	6.32	2796	Jan 24, 2004
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
What gases will make up the terraformed Mars?	Article Terraforming Chemistry	What gases will make up the atmosphere of Mars? This article explains.	Brian Rudo	5.72	2398	Sep 21, 2000
Chris Schubert's Terraforming Method	Article Terraforming	Mars lacks a magnetosphere and a strong light source, and this article argues that to terraform we'll have to build them.	Chris Schubert	5.26	2662	Jan 28, 2003
Shepherd Satellites	Article Terraforming Chemistry	An article describing a method of cancelling the deleterious effects of the solar wind through satellites.	Steven Wintergerst	5.14	1086	Jun 13, 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