Mars
Discovery Dramatically Rewrites History of Life on Earth, Scientists Say
Scientists present more evidence for the oldest known fossils on Earth, which could bolster the search for alien life.
How NASA’s Rovers Seek Answers About Past Life on Mars
Abigail Fraeman, deputy project scientist for the Curiosity rover, shares stories from Mars in a new episode of Motherboard’s Space Show.
Sound on Mars Has a 'Unique' And Extremely Trippy Property, Recordings Reveal
Mars has two speeds of sound, which "may induce a unique listening experience on Mars with an early arrival of high-pitched sounds compared to bass."
A Mission to Find Life on Mars Suspended Over Russian Invasion
Europe “acknowledged the present impossibility” of collaboration with Russia on the ExoMars mission.
This Ancient Crystal from Mars Could Shed Light on Alien Life
A tiny zircon crystal offers “direct physical evidence of large impacts, some potentially life-affecting” that persisted on ancient Mars, reports a new study.
Scientists Discover 'Significant' Water Hidden In Martian Grand Canyon
“We found a central part of Valles Marineris to be packed full of water–far more water than we expected,” said one study co-author.
Scientists Want to Build Mars Bases Out of Human Blood
Humans are a “significant, but chronically overlooked, source of natural resources” for Mars missions, according to a new study.
Lakes on Mars May Be a Mirage, Scientists Say
A new batch of research shows that clay, not water, may be the source of bright spots under Mars’ South Pole.
From Yangtze to Mars: The Fiery History of China’s Space Program
Why do we reach for the stars—and who owns them, anyway?
What's Inside Mars? Scientists Map Internal Structure for the First Time
For the first time, scientists have mapped the internal structure of a planet other than Earth, revealing the properties of Mars' core and mantle.
Researchers Create Soil Catalyst to Make Farming on Mars a Reality
Perchlorate, a dangerous chemical compound, is abundant in Martian soil. A new catalyst could help remove this contaminant on Earth, and beyond it.
China’s First Mars Rover Has Sent Back New Images of the Red Planet
After its historic touchdown on Mars last week, China’s Zhurong rover shares its view of the red planet.