Scientists discover ancient hot water on Mars, pointing to possible habitable pas
New research led by Curtin University has uncovered what might be the oldest evidence of hot water activity on Mars.
This exciting discovery suggests that...
What a misplaced meteorite told us about Mars
11 million years ago, Mars was a frigid, dry, dead world, just like it is now. Something slammed into the unfortunate planet, sending debris...
Volcanic caves on Earth offer clues to finding life on Mars
Scientists are exploring Earth's ancient volcanic caves to uncover secrets that could help us search for life on Mars.
These caves, called lava tubes, form...
What’s behind the Martian methane mystery
The seasonal variations of methane in the Martian atmosphere is an intriguing clue that there might be life hiding under the surface of the...
Ancient meteorite reveals evidence of liquid water on Mars 742 million years ago
A team of scientists has found evidence of liquid water on Mars from 742 million years ago in a Martian meteorite known as the...
Flowing Martian water was protected by sheets of carbon dioxide
Mars’ ancient climate is one of our Solar System’s most perplexing mysteries. The planet was once wet and warm; now it’s dry and cold.
Whatever...
Scientists uncover how icy Mars once hosted rivers and a vast lake
New research suggests that ancient Mars, despite its icy conditions, once had rivers, lakes, and even a vast Mediterranean-sized lake, all flowing under thick...
Mars may have been habitable more recently than we thought
New research from Harvard University suggests that Mars might have been habitable more recently than scientists previously believed.
The study, published in Nature Communications, reveals...
Astronauts could take an asteroid ferry from Earth to Mars
This idea really is quite a fascinating one.
Currently a trip to Mars would require large amounts of air, water and other resources to sustain...
Scientists find possible habitats for life beneath Mars’ icy surface
A new study suggests that beneath Mars’ icy surface, there might be hidden pools of meltwater capable of supporting life.
This discovery could point to...