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Mars’ recent volcanic activity reveals a turbulent history

Mars, often thought of as a quiet and inactive planet, has recently shown us a more lively side. Researchers from the University of Arizona made...

NASA tests new Mars helicopter on two different planets

NASA has been making incredible progress in exploring Mars, not only by using rovers but also through advanced helicopters. These helicopters are designed to fly...

A robotic chemist could whip up the perfect batch of oxygen on Mars

Humans on Mars will need oxygen, and Mars’ atmosphere is pretty anemic when it comes to the life-sustaining element. NASA’s Perseverance rover successfully extracted...

Why are Mars stones on earth so young?

Imagine if little pieces of Mars fell on Earth. Cool, right? Well, they do! These Martian rocks are quite rare and give us lots of...

A new map shows where Mars is hiding all its ice

Water will be one of the most important resources for human explorers on Mars. They’ll need it for drinking, propellant, breathing, and more. It makes...

Mars shakes things up: New Discoveries about its hidden heart!

Ever thought about what lies inside Mars? If you imagine it like a big chocolate truffle, you might be surprised at the layers inside! NASA's InSight...

Scientists discover hidden blanket below Mars’ surface

Ever wondered what's going on beneath the surface of Mars? Thanks to NASA's InSight mission, scientists have been getting a clearer picture of the Red...

Were ancient Mars full of rivers? Curiosity rover finds clues!

Mars has always been a fascinating planet for us. We've sent robots to explore it, and some of the latest discoveries might just hint at...

The Big One: The most powerful Marsquake ever detected

The ground shakes. Paintings tilt. Walls crack. Rubble may fall. On Earth, we understand how and where these events happen due to the discovery of plate...

This is what it would be like to fly across Mars

Many of us have dreamed about flying over the surface of Mars—someday. The planet offers so many cool places to study, and doing it in...