Samples taken from an ancient Mars rock may indicate that ancient life once existed on the Red Planet, according to a study ...

Why it matters: While not evidence of life, these discoveries show that ancient Mars had complex organic chemistry, ...

As Mars’ atmosphere continues to change, NASA activated a new instrument on Feb.25 to study how the Sun influences the planet and what drives space weather near Earth. NASA launched ESCAPADE, which ...

American space agency NASA announced it found a new way to allow the Perseverance rover to determine its position on Mars by itself.

NASA’s Curiosity rover made an intriguing discovery on Mars, adding another layer to our understanding of the planet’s ancient history. While exploring a new location in Gale Crater, the rover ...

New research shows that an intense regional dust storm transported unusually high amounts of water vapor into Mars’ upper atmosphere, boosting hydrogen escape. The discovery reshapes understanding of ...

According to a new research published in early 2026, our understanding of how Mars became a desert has been completely ...

Study in the International Journal of Astrobiology tests how water bears survive in simulated Mars soil, revealing how regolith may limit Earth microbes and what it means for planetary protection and ...

Scientists may be one step closer in their hunt for signs of past life on Mars after the Curiosity rover's latest find.

The planet Mars may once have enjoyed a much milder climate, accompanied by regular and abundant rain. This long-debated hypothesis finds new support thanks to recent observations by NASA's ...

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