NASA’s Perseverance rover watched a dust devil eat another on Mars
Mars is well known for its seasonal dust storms, which occur when the southern hemisphere experiences summer.
Periodically, these storms grow to engulf the entire...
Scientists watch a Martian dust devil swallow another in rare video
NASA’s Perseverance rover recently captured something amazing on the surface of Mars—a big dust devil swallowing a smaller one.
This rare event was recorded in...
Scientists discover the largest organic molecules on Mars
NASA’s Curiosity rover has just made a fascinating discovery on Mars — the largest organic molecules ever found on the red planet.
These complex carbon-based...
Scientists discover long-chain hydrocarbons on Mars
The search for evidence of life on Mars just got a little more interesting with the discovery of large organic molecules in a rock...
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...