Mars Dust Could Threaten Astronauts’ Lungs, NASA Warns
Future astronauts exploring Mars will face a danger that may be much harder to avoid than extreme cold or radiation: dust.
NASA has released a...
A Dry Martian Meteorite Reveals Where Water Once Hid on Mars
Mars may look like a dry, dusty world today, but billions of years ago, water interacted with its rocky surface.
Now, scientists have found new...
Rare Mars Meteorite Fills a 2-Billion-Year Gap in the Red Planet’s History
A rare meteorite from Mars is giving scientists a new look at a mysterious period in the Red Planet’s history.
Researchers at Boston College have...
NASA’s Curiosity Rover Discovers Vast Honeycomb Landscape on Mars
NASA's Curiosity rover has discovered a remarkable landscape on Mars unlike anything it has seen before.
While exploring a valley known as "Valle Grande," the...
Australian Salt Lakes May Hold The Secret to Mars’ Watery Past
Could some of the best clues about ancient Mars be hiding in the remote landscapes of Western Australia?
A new study suggests that unusual salt...
Mars Has Its Own Tiny Aurora Engine—And It Works Surprisingly Like Earth’s
Mars may not have a strong global magnetic field like Earth, but scientists have discovered that it still creates glowing auroras using a surprisingly...
Scientists uncover the secret behind Mars’ mysterious metallic-looking sand dunes
A stunning new image from the European Space Agency (ESA) has revealed an ancient crater on Mars filled with dark, wave-like sand dunes that...
Mars dust storms could create dangerous electric sparks, new study finds
Mars is famous for its huge dust storms, but scientists now believe these storms may do more than block sunlight and reduce visibility.
A new...
Scientists create inchworm-inspired soft robot that could explore Mars one day
Scientists have created a tiny robot inspired by the humble inchworm, and it could one day help inspect damaged sewer pipes, explore dangerous environments,...
Mars Express captures dozens of dust devils in Mars valley
Dust devils are a regular feature on Mars.
Just like those found on Earth, these mini whirlwinds form when parts of Mars are warmed by...