KINGSTON, R.I., Sept. 28 -- The University of Rhode Island issued the following news release:
KINGSTON, R.I. - Sept. 28, 2026 - Interest and fascination in space travel isn't just about visiting far-away planets, including Mars. Sometimes, it's learning more about other life forms from another world.
But venturing into outer space is still vitally important to understand the world around us, and beyond, even if aliens are never found. Tanya Harrison, a Canadian-based planetary scientist known as a "Professional Martian," will offer her perspective on the importance of going into orbit on Tuesday, Oct. 6, as part of the falI Honors Colloquium lecture series at the University of Rhode Island.
Hosted by the Honors Program, URI's premier lec...