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Mars volcano rises above the clouds in stunning new image from NASA’s Odyssey

A spectacular new image from NASA’s longest-running Mars orbiter has captured a breathtaking view of a giant Martian volcano rising above the morning clouds. The...

Missions to Mars with the Starship could only take three months

Mars has received considerable attention in the past few decades, thanks to the many robotic missions exploring it to learn more about its past. NASA...

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...