Should we treat Mars as a space archaeology museum? This researcher believes so
Mars isn’t just a cold, barren rock. Anthropologists argue that the tracks of rovers and broken probes are archaeological treasures.
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Mars Dust Storms Can Engulf Entire Planet, Shutting Down Rovers and Endangering Astronauts — Now We Know Why
Warm days may ignite the Red Planet’s huge dust storms.
Researchers find evidence of hot water on Mars — in a rock on Earth
A zircon crystal from a Martian meteorite unlocks secrets of a water-rich, dynamic Mars 4.45 billion years ago.
Mars may have had an ancient lake as big as an ocean
Researchers conclude that a nearshore zone once existed in Utopia Planitia.
Mars might harbor life under its icy surface — and now scientists know where to look
A new study calculates where photosynthetic microbes might survive under Martian ice.
NASA’s Perseverance Rover Discovers Bizarre ‘Zebra Rock’ on Mars
"Freya Castle" is unlike any rock seen before on the Red Planet.
Gravity data suggests Mars may be more “alive” than previously thought
Mars' surface may hide evidence of volcanoes that are still active.
NASA finally figures out what’s up with those “Mars spiders”
They're not actual spiders, of course, but rather strange geological features.
Mars may have a lot of water in its crust. It’s just too deep to use
Mars may have oceans' worth of water — but it's more than 10 km under the surface.
Most Drugs Meant for Astronauts Expire Before Trip to Mars Ends, Scientists Say
Could pharmaceutical shelf lives be a setback for a trip to the Red Planet?
NASA stunned as Curiosity Rover finds sulfur crystals on Mars — “It shouldn’t be there”
Curiosity delivers once again.
NASA wants to send a swarm of bumblebee-like flying robots to explore Mars
Scientists are buzzing with excitement over this concept.
This tiny desert moss could be key to terraforming Mars
Syntrichia caninervis has a real gift for bouncing back to life.
Astronaut kidneys might not survive a mission to Mars
"I’d say that while an astronaut could make it to Mars they might need dialysis on the way back," researchers ...
Martian meteorites reveal secrets of Red Planet’s geological past
Who knew a Martian meteorite could be so pretty?
Scientists Discover a Mysterious Hole on Mars: What’s Inside Could Be Key to Keeping Astronauts Alive There
Could this be a gateway to subterranean shelters for future explorers?
A giant volcano spanning 280 miles and taller than Mt. Everest was discovered on Mars
Noctis Mons marks a monumental volcanic discovery on Mars, reshaping our understanding of the Red Planet's geology.
Radar measurements on Mars show signs of ancient delta and water
Liquid water on ancient Mars seems to be essentially confirmed now.
Volcanoes on other planets — Venus’ Maat Mons, Earth’s Karymsky, Mars’ Olympus Mons, Io, and Enceladus
Ever wondered what volcanoes on other worlds look like? Well, look no further! Image via Reddit. Source: NASA / ESA. ...
Volcanic hotspot on Mars rewrites the Red Planet’s geologic history
We thought Mars was geologically "dead" and we may be wrong.
Martian caves could be key to colonizing the Red Planet
Mars is bombarded by a ton of radiation. But cave entrances block most of these dangerous rays.
We can probably start a Mars colony with only 22 people
The minimum number of people may be even lower — but only if the participants are mentally stable.
Mars may have had wet seasons and flash floods
Could mud cracks have meant seasonal climate patterns on the Red Planet?
Scientists reveal the secrets of Martian and Titanian rivers
Remote sensing reveals the intensity of past and present river flows on other worlds.
New global mosaic of the Red Planet reveals Mars in mesmerizing detail
Caltech's 5.7 terapixel mosaic is the ultimate Mars map.
NASA’s Curiosity rover snaps first-ever pictures of “sun rays” on Mars
The rover captured a stunning sunset at the start of a new cloud-imaging campaign
This lizard-like robot can outperform Mars rovers
Here is a lizard-inspired robot that is as creepy and fascinating as real lizards, and wishes to explore Mars.
NASA’s InSight mission on Mars reaches bittersweet end
It's been a very productive four years. Enjoy your retirement, InSight.
The crust of Mars may be more complicated and “evolved” than we thought
Mars' geology isn't quite as funky as Earth's -- but it's not all that plain either.
Mars may actually have an active mantle plume deep beneath its surface
Mars is turning out to be a more interesting place than we thought.
If there was life on Mars, it likely drove itself extinct through climate-change
If microbes can do this, we should be particularly worried with our own impact on the climate.
Dormant bacteria could survive on Mars for hundreds of millions of years
This is important both for our search for life, and for potential contamination of the Red Planet.
Subterranean microbes may have dominated ancient Mars for a while. But they also caused their own destruction
Hydrogen-hungry microbes may have saturated the Martian atmosphere with methane, triggering a terrible ice age.
James Webb telescope zooms in on Mars for the first time
The powerful space telescope used its potent infrared instruments to reveal unseen features from both Mars' surface and atmosphere.
Perseverance finds organic material in rock samples from Mars
This isn't proof that Mars used to harbor life, but it does help support that hypothesis.
Stunning new map of Mars’ geology shows that it harbored much more water than previously assumed
This research proves that Mars used to have quite a lot of surface water.
We’ve managed to litter Mars, as well, NASA’s Perseverance Rover shows
Wherever humans go, trash follows.
A ‘doorway’ on Mars? Why people see things in space that aren’t there
We should not be surprised that some of the innumerable rocks on Mars have weird shapes, because many have been ...
Scientists want to make space bricks out of human urine on Mars
Everything we need to build stuff would already be available on Mars.
NASA just recorded Mars’ biggest ‘earthquake’ yet. Here’s why this matters
The magnitude 5 quake might only shake a glass of water here on Earth, but it's a big deal on ...
NASA’s Ingenuity Mars helicopter snaps haunting photo of Perseverance rover’s landing gear
From its birds' eye view, Ingenuity is offering precious information.
Solar panels are enough to power settlements on Mars
Turns out, nuclear power isn't actually the best option for supplying a settlement on Mars with energy.
If we want to build a settlement on Mars, solar power is our best bet
Study compared solar with nuclear, which had previously been suggested as the best option
The pharmanauts: how will astronauts produce drugs on deep space missions?
Scientists have come up with some pretty inventive ways to produce interstellar drugs -- because astronauts will likely need them.
There are two speeds of sound on Mars. Here’s what this means
The first recordings of sound on Mars are not what you'd expect.
Europe’s much anticipated Mars rover won’t launch in 2022 because of war in Ukraine
Russia was a major partner of the ExoMars mission. But due to the war, the European Space Agency will now ...
Why aliens may look more like pasta rather than ‘little green men’
We now know what to order in that fancy Martian restaurant.
Some Martian rocks have a distinct purple coating, and we’re not really sure what it is
Red Planet? More like Purple Planet.
New AI improves orbit entry for Mars satellites
A new algorithm could change the Mars orbiter game.
