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Glass-domed library of Academia Novus glowing at dusk beneath the red slopes of Ascraeus Mons, with blue holographic symbols hovering above
Digital painting of Academia Novus Mars’ high-altitude institute where scholars decode ancient Martian mysteries.

Academia Novus, nestled atop the rugged slopes of Ascraeus Mons on the Red Planet. Founded in 2513, this venerable institution has become synonymous with Martian studies, attracting scholars, researchers, and curious minds from across the solar system.

A Center for Martian Studies

The Ancient Texts

At the heart of Academia Novus lies its vast library a repository of ancient texts and artifacts. Here, scholars painstakingly decipher hieroglyphs etched into Martian rock by long-lost civilizations. These inscriptions reveal glimpses of a bygone era, when Mars teemed with life and harbored secrets waiting to be unraveled.

The Holographic Shelves

Step into the library, and you’ll encounter holographic shelves that flicker with ethereal light. These shelves house more than mere books; they hold the collective wisdom of generations. Scholars pore over digital scrolls, seeking answers to questions that have haunted humanity for centuries:

  • What cataclysmic events shaped Mars destiny?

  • Did an ancient ocean once lap at its shores?

  • Who were the architects of the enigmatic Martian pyramids?

The Ocean’s Echo

Among the library’s treasures, one discovery stands out: evidence of an ancient ocean. Fossilized shells, sediment layers, and mineral deposits all point to a time when water flowed freely across the Martian landscape. Academia Novus’s geologists and paleontologists meticulously piece together this watery past, painting a vivid picture of a planet in flux.

Courses and Curricula

Terraforming Ethics

As humanity contemplates the terraforming of Mars, ethical dilemmas arise. Academia Novus offers courses that delve into these complexities. Students grapple with questions like:

  • Is it our right to reshape an entire world?

  • How do we balance ecological preservation with our desire to thrive?

Exobiology: The Search for Life

Life beyond Earth captivates the imagination. Academia Novus’s exobiology department explores extremophiles organisms that thrive in Mars’s harsh conditions. Their research fuels hope that life, albeit different from what we know, might exist beneath the rusty surface.

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