Ancient riverbeds reveal Mars was wetter and warmer than we thought
New research has uncovered more than 15,000 kilometers of ancient riverbeds on Mars, suggesting that the Red Planet may have once been much wetter...
After 20 years, NASA’s Mars orbiter learns a new trick to see deeper underground
Even after nearly two decades in space, NASA’s Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) is proving it’s far from outdated.
Engineers have recently taught the spacecraft a...
Scientists create Mars building material that grows like a plant
The dream of living on Mars has been around for decades, often featured in science fiction books and movies.
But with successful Mars landings and...
Hidden ice on Mars could help humans survive future missions
Before astronauts set foot on Mars, they’ll need to find the right place to land—and survive.
New research led by planetary geologist Erica Luzzi from...
Thick clay layers on Mars may hold clues to ancient life
Mars may seem like a dry and lifeless planet today, but billions of years ago, it was much wetter—and possibly more welcoming to life.
A...
Surprise volcano on Mars could reveal clues about ancient life
Scientists have discovered that a large mountain on the edge of Mars’ Jezero Crater is likely a volcano—a finding that could transform what we...
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...
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,...
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...