How molten sulfur may have built Mars from the inside out
Scientists have long believed that rocky planets like Earth and Mars formed their cores through a process that required intense heat.
In that traditional view,...
Terraforming Mars could be within reach
Mars, the fourth planet from the Sun, captivates both scientists and dreamers with its rust coloured surface and tantalising similarities to Earth.
Often called the...
These Mars streaks are likely caused by dust, not water, study finds
For years, mysterious dark streaks running down the slopes of Martian cliffs and craters have puzzled scientists.
Some believed these streaks, called slope streaks and...
Stunning green auroras spotted on Mars for the first time
On March 15, 2024, NASA's Perseverance rover made history by capturing the first-ever images of visible-light auroras on Mars.
This breakthrough happened during a powerful...
Astronauts could see auroras on Mars with their eyes
On March 15th, 2024, the Sun released a powerful solar flare that coincided with a heightened period of solar activity.
This was accompanied by a...
Scientists find signs of liquid water deep beneath Mars’ surface
For years, scientists have wondered if liquid water still exists on Mars. Although the Red Planet was once covered with rivers and lakes, its...
New crystal discovery on Mars suggests it may have once supported life
Scientists from QUT (Queensland University of Technology) have made a fascinating discovery using data from NASA’s Perseverance rover.
They found signs that minerals deep under...
NASA’s Curiosity rover uncovers clues to Mars’ lost atmosphere
NASA’s Curiosity rover has made a major discovery that could help explain what happened to Mars' ancient atmosphere—and why the planet became so dry...
Mars rocks reveal clues to ancient volcanoes and signs of life
A new study has uncovered fascinating details about Mars’s volcanic past—and its potential to support life long ago.
The research, published in Science Advances, focuses...
NASA’s Curiosity rover finds signs Mars could have supported life
NASA’s Curiosity rover has uncovered new evidence that ancient Mars may have been able to support life.
Researchers found large deposits of carbon in rocks...