Scientists have found the soil in Mars to be similar to our own planet's. Examining it more closely, scientists discovered that it's rich in the compound perchlorate which could inhibit life. Some scientists now doubt if life could exist in the red planet, but NASA remains optimistic despite the odds. More in the full article.

By now you may know how NASA made such a significant discovery on Mars that they had to brief the White House on it. Rumors are rampant that they have found life on Mars, but this may not be the case as Martian soil may be too harsh for life after all. Story in the full article.

id Software president John Carmack has revealed that they have been approached by several publishers to develop an MMO version of the Quake series. An offer that they turned down. Why? Well, you'll have to check the full article to find out.

It looks like the case of the disappearing shiny rocks is solved. It really was water after all. NASA's Phoenix Lander has confirmed that water - frozen water, at least - exists on the surface of the Red Planet. Story in the full article.

A total solar eclipse is one of the most beautiful things to see in all of nature. Unfortunately, it's also rare, and you have to be in the right place at the right time to see one so it's quite difficult to get to actually see one. The world seems to be conspiring to make sure that the eclipse on August 1 would be one of the most difficult to see, but don't worry, there are alternatives. Story in the full article.

Lunar eclipses are a dime a dozen, but total solar eclipses - ah, that's a sight to see. There are only about seven of them in a decade, and only one will be visible, at any geographical location, once in 375 years. The next one will be on August 1. Quite momentous, considering that the Olympics will take place only days after that. Which parts of the globe will have a front seat view of the eclipse? Find out in the full article.

Deflecting a mass extinction-sized sized meteor may prove challenging enough for mankind, but the universe sometimes gets a fit and throws us a double whammy. Ever heard of a binary setup? That's when two asteroids fly in unison, orbiting each other, and such a system flew by not far away from us just recently. Details in the full article.

Welcome to our first edition of the Science Weekend Warrior! This is the place where we talk about the cutting edge of science, from the latest technological advancements, to the latest discoveries on Mars. Though sometimes we just like to talk about something interesting, like how Mars (the chocolate company, not the planet) wants to decode the DNA of chocolate. Basically, stuff to geek over.

What are the chances of humankind migrating to Mars? Well, the prospects are looking good. Analysis of Martian soil have revealed that it's actually good enough to grow asparagus in. Story in the full article.

There used to be water on Mars, we know as much. Just last week, NASA's Phoenix Spacecraft discovered of ice underground. This week, a group of UC Berkeley researchers posited that Mars' atmosphere can be likened to deserts we have here on Earth, and that it even rained in the red planet. How was this possible? Learn more after the jump.