Science Speckles

Mmm Mars was once quite watery with an ocean covering approx a third of the surface but that was 3.5 billion years ago while our lovely moon might have over 100 times the water we once thought. Via Space.com & Digg

Some 7th graders from California have found a skylight in a Martian lava tube and they're hoping to get a look with the HiRISE. Via Reddit

Yet another stunning pic from APOD - shame its too big for the blog.

Fossils found in Mayan graves point to their understanding of our planetary prehistory.

Not that it's a surprise but here's some research showing that fewer American's believe in evolution than almost any other western country.

First pic of Ikaros in flight, via BBC