Scientists use deep planetary scan to confirm Martian core?
Scientists from The Australian National University (ANU) have developed a new method to scan the deep interior of planets in our solar system to...
Two major meteorite impacts reveal new insights about Martian crust
Following two large meteorite impacts on Mars, near-surface seismic waves have been recorded for the first time on a planet other than Earth.
The...
Mars shows signs of life and youth
Until now, Mars has been generally considered a geologically dead planet.
An international team of researchers led by ETH Zurich now reports that seismic...
Ancient bacteria might lurk beneath Mars’ surface, shows study
New study finds the chances of uncovering life on Mars are better than previously expected
When Mars’ first samples return to Earth, scientists should be...
Rover findings offer glimpse of ancient landscape on Mars
CU Boulder geologist Lisa Mayhew is among the scientists working to recreate the history of an ancient landscape that wouldn’t look out of place...
Astronomers explain Mars’ watery reflections
There is water in many places on Mars, including most of both polar ice caps – all in the frozen form.
But recently, bright reflections...
Dust composite could be used to 3D print stuff on Mars
Mixing a small amount of simulated crushed Martian rock with a titanium alloy makes a stronger material in a 3D printing process that could...
Martian rock-metal could help 3D print on Mars
A little Martian dust appears to go a long way.
A small amount of simulated crushed Martian rock mixed with a titanium alloy made a...
Some sand on Mars is actually green, shows study
NASA’s rover Perseverance has made a startling discovery on Mars.
Many of the rocks in the Jezero Crater on Mars are composed of large grains...
Two surprising findings about water on Mars
A new analysis of seismic data from the InSight mission to Mars has revealed some surprises.
The first: the top 300 meters of the subsurface beneath...