Martian methane mystery: Decoding gas secrets for clues of life on Mars
Imagine you're a detective trying to solve a mystery on Mars.
Your clue? Bursts of methane, a gas that on Earth is mostly made by...
Why Mars Died
We know of Mars as the Red Planet, for its surface and atmosphere is caked in endless swirling dust of rusted iron, the rusting...
New study reveals the mystery of Mars’ ancient waterways
Once upon a time, Mars, now a vast red desert, was home to flowing rivers and valleys, much like Earth.
Understanding how these Martian valleys...
Solar electric propulsion systems are just what we need for efficient trips to Mars
There are many different ways to get to Mars, but there are always tradeoffs. Chemical propulsion, proven the most popular, can quickly get a...
Mars’ recent volcanic activity reveals a turbulent history
Mars, often thought of as a quiet and inactive planet, has recently shown us a more lively side.
Researchers from the University of Arizona made...
NASA tests new Mars helicopter on two different planets
NASA has been making incredible progress in exploring Mars, not only by using rovers but also through advanced helicopters.
These helicopters are designed to fly...
A robotic chemist could whip up the perfect batch of oxygen on Mars
Humans on Mars will need oxygen, and Mars’ atmosphere is pretty anemic when it comes to the life-sustaining element. NASA’s Perseverance rover successfully extracted...
Why are Mars stones on earth so young?
Imagine if little pieces of Mars fell on Earth. Cool, right? Well, they do!
These Martian rocks are quite rare and give us lots of...
A new map shows where Mars is hiding all its ice
Water will be one of the most important resources for human explorers on Mars. They’ll need it for drinking, propellant, breathing, and more.
It makes...
Mars shakes things up: New Discoveries about its hidden heart!
Ever thought about what lies inside Mars?
If you imagine it like a big chocolate truffle, you might be surprised at the layers inside!
NASA's InSight...