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Mars could be terraformed using resources that are already there, shows study

The idea of terraforming Mars, making its atmosphere and environment more Earth-like for human settlement, goes back decades. During that time, many proposed methods have...

Mars has lots of water, but it’s out of reach

Mars was once wet, but now its surface is desiccated. Its meagre atmosphere contains only a tiny trace amount of water vapour. But new research says...

An ancient Martian Lake was larger than any lake on earth

The ESA’s Mars Express orbiter captured an image of the remains of a vast ancient lake on Mars. The remnant lake bed has been weathered...

Scientists propose revolutionary method to warm Mars

For years, people have wondered if Mars, a cold and lifeless planet, could be transformed into a place where life could thrive. A team of...

What could a future sovereign Mars economy look like?

What would the economy of a future Mars society look like, and how could it be self-sustaining while being completely sovereign from Earth and...

Scientists discover clues of ancient life on Mars in mysterious rock

NASA's Perseverance rover has made an exciting discovery on Mars that could help answer one of humanity's biggest questions: Was there ever life on...

Meds on Mars missions could expire before astronauts get back, shows study

Astronauts heading to Mars might face a big problem with their medications. A new study has found that over half of the medicines they bring—like...

Mars Curiosity drives over a rock, cracking it open and revealing an amazing yellow...

On May 30th, the Mars Curiosity rover was just minding its own business exploring Gediz Vallis when it ran over a rock. Its wheel cracked...

Scientists discover Mars’ icy past through soil analysis

The question of whether Mars ever supported life has fascinated scientists and the public for decades. To uncover this mystery, it's crucial to understand Mars'...

NASA’s Curiosity rover discovers yellow sulfur crystals on Mars

Scientists were astonished on May 30 when NASA's Curiosity rover uncovered something never seen before on Mars: bright yellow sulfur crystals inside a rock...