Why is Mars red? Scientists may finally have the answer
Mars has fascinated people for centuries, not only because it is our closest neighbor in space but also because of its striking red color.
The...
A Mars chopper mission over glaciers and canyons
Ingenuity proved beyond a shadow of a doubt that a helicopter can operate on another planet.
Over 72 flights, the little quadcopter that could captivated the...
A new method to split water on the way to Mars
Electrolysis has been a mainstay of crewed mission designs for the outer solar system for decades.
It is the most commonly used methodology to split...
New tech makes Mars sample return safer than ever
In the next decade, space agencies plan to bring rock samples from Mars to Earth. But what if these rocks contain alien microbes?
Scientists are...
Hidden water on Mars? New study hints at underground life potential
A new study suggests that liquid water might exist beneath the surface of Mars today, raising exciting possibilities for life on the Red Planet.
Scientists...
How brine shrimp adapted to Mars-like conditions
The effects of Climate Change on Earth’s living systems have led to a shift in biological studies, with attention now being focused on the...
Mars’s northern ice cap is surprisingly young
If you’ve ever looked at Mars through a telescope, you probably noticed its two polar ice caps.
The northern one is made largely of water...
Rover finds the shoreline of an ancient beach on Mars
Data from the Chinese rover Zhurong is adding to the pile of evidence for oceans on ancient Mars.
For a year, this little craft traveled...
A new explanation for why Mars is red
Well that’s ruined all my lectures!
I’ve spent years talking about space and a go to fact is the red colour of Mars.
It’s been long...
Ancient beaches on Mars: New evidence of a long-lost ocean
A Chinese rover that landed on Mars in 2021 has found strong evidence that the planet once had a vast ocean.
Scientists believe this discovery...