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Scientists find way to turn Mars soil into metal

The dream of building homes, labs, and entire settlements on Mars is no longer just the stuff of science fiction. Billionaires, space agencies, and space...

NASA’s Perseverance rover delivers one of its clearest views yet of Mars

NASA’s Perseverance rover has captured one of its sharpest and most breathtaking panoramas of Mars so far, thanks to an unusually clear day on...

After 13 years on Mars, NASA’s Curiosity rover is smarter than ever

Thirteen years after it first touched down on the Red Planet, NASA's Curiosity rover is proving it still has a lot of exploring left...

Mars glaciers have more water content than previously thought

While Mars may be a dessicated place where water no longer flows, the planet still has glaciers slowly moving across its surface. Previously, it was...

Hidden water on Mars: Glaciers found to be over 80% pure ice

A new study has revealed that many glaciers on Mars are made up of more than 80% pure water ice, hidden beneath a thin...

Ancient riverbeds reveal Mars was wetter and warmer than we thought

New research has uncovered more than 15,000 kilometers of ancient riverbeds on Mars, suggesting that the Red Planet may have once been much wetter...

After 20 years, NASA’s Mars orbiter learns a new trick to see deeper underground

Even after nearly two decades in space, NASA’s Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) is proving it’s far from outdated. Engineers have recently taught the spacecraft a...

Scientists create Mars building material that grows like a plant

The dream of living on Mars has been around for decades, often featured in science fiction books and movies. But with successful Mars landings and...

There’s ice on Mars, just under the surface

Mars, often called the Red Planet due to its distinctive rusty color from iron oxide on its surface, is Earth's neighboring planet and humanity's...

Hidden ice on Mars could help humans survive future missions

Before astronauts set foot on Mars, they’ll need to find the right place to land—and survive. New research led by planetary geologist Erica Luzzi from...