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Evidence suggests that Mars once hosted significant amounts of water. Past studies indicate that the majority of atmospheric water loss occurs during the Martian southern summer.…
Mars’ Significant Impact on Earth’s Climate Credit: NASA/JPL/Malin Space Science Systems Despite Mars being smaller than Earth, it profoundly affects Earth’s climate cycle. Understanding how smaller…
Mars Was Once Much Wetter NASA/USGS Mars’ geological features reveal that the planet once hosted rivers and extensive coastlines, indicating it may have had vast oceans…
For nearly a month, NASA has been striving to reestablish communication with the MAVEN probe, which unexpectedly went silent while orbiting Mars. The space agency lost…
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NASA’s Perseverance Rover: Pioneering Exploration for Past Life on Mars Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech On the surface of Mars, minute details provide critical insights into the planet’s past.…
As I explore the fascinating world of lichens, I often find myself captivated by their unique growths on tree branches, rocky outcrops, and gravestones. Although I…
Gale Crater on Mars ZUMA Press, Inc./Alamy There may have been ancient tides on Mars, suggesting the presence of larger moons capable of influencing the planet’s…
NASA’s Perseverance spacecraft has identified thousands of light-toned rock fragments, also known as floating rocks, several of which exhibit spectral characteristics of an aluminum-rich clay mineral…
The moon of Earth stands out as a prominent feature in our night sky. Scientists largely agree that during the early stages of Earth’s formation, a…
Exciting new images from High-Resolution Image Science Experiment onboard NASA’s Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter will enable astronomers to refine their estimates regarding the size of 3I/ATLAS, the…
Blue Origin achieved a successful launch of its impressive New Glenn rocket on Thursday, transporting two NASA spacecraft en route to Mars. This marks just the…
Caves in the Hebrus Valley of Mars may have been sculpted by ancient water flows NASA Mars Earth Surveyor Subsurface caves shaped by flowing water on…
Investigating the potential for life to endure under extraterrestrial circumstances is a key aim of astrobiology. In this recent study, researchers utilized the robust model organism,…
Parallel channels known as linear dune canyons can be observed within some of Mars’ dunes. Contrary to what their name suggests, these canyons are frequently quite…
Ancient volcanic eruptions on Mars may have led to ice deposits near the planet’s equator Ron Miller/Science Photo Library The hottest regions on Mars conceal an…
This image seems to show a Martian wrench, but it’s just a stone Brian Cory Dobbs Productions Blue Planet RedDirected by Brian Corrie Dobbs, available on…
The bright area represents the comet’s core, which consists of a dense mixture of ice, rock, and dust. Typically, the nucleus is enveloped in a cloud…
The recently identified mineral, Phalic Hydroxysullate, sheds light on the environmental conditions and history of Mars, hinting at potential past volcanic, ash, or hydrothermal activities. A…
Mars is a quite an intimidating environment for life forms accustomed to Earth. The average surface temperature hovers around -63°C (-81°F), and temperatures only manage to…
The unusual “leopard spot” markings on Mars’ rocks might finally indicate that alien microbes could have existed on the Red Planet. A comprehensive analysis of these…
Since January 2025, when Donald Trump returned to the White House, his administration has enacted severe funding cuts across various federal agencies, including NASA. The proposed…
Modern Mars has a minimal atmosphere NASA/JPL/USGS Mars’ atmosphere may have once been far thicker, providing a protective layer against the frequent asteroid impacts that destroyed…
Unusual clouds form on the Arcia Mon, a volcano on Mars every year. ESA/DLR/FU Berlin/J. Cowart CC by-sa 3.0 Igo The delicate clouds that appear on…
NASA’s Perseverance Rover on MarsNASA/JPL-Caltech Has NASA Discovered Life on Mars? In summary, no. However, last year, NASA’s diligent rover uncovered indications in ancient rocks that…
The mantle of Mars houses ancient fragments measuring up to 4 km in width from its formation, as revealed by an analysis of seismic data gathered…
What if the secrets to discovering life on Mars lie hidden in our own environment? In the planet’s most extreme habitats, microbial life flourishes in unlikely…
On July 24, 2025, with 4,608 Mars Days, or Sols, into the mission, NASA’s Curiosity rover captured a stunning image of a wind-shaped rock resembling coral…
Writing an opera centered around Mars? Mars represents more than just a celestial body; it embodies philosophy and ideology. Humanity’s perception of it evolves over time,…
Picture a winter morning where everything glistens in white. The morning frost serves as a testament to Earth’s water cycle, with dew forming from the chilled…
A recent study conducted by New York University Abu Dhabi suggests that radiolysis, triggered by cosmic rays in galaxies, may serve as a potential energy source…
Planetary scientists have identified over 15,000 km of ancient riverbeds in the Noachis Terra region of Mars’ southern highlands, indicating that the planet may have been…
Bioplastic vessels in chambers mimicking Martian conditions Wordsworth et al., Sci. Adv. 11, EADP4985 Future habitats on Mars could support operations utilizing algae grown locally. Initial…
Mars may appear spherical, yet it is actually a triaxial ellipsoid. Unlike the other rocky planets in our solar system, which resemble rugby balls, Mars varies…
The questionable volcano (highlighted) is located near the prominent Jezero crater on Mars NASA/JPL/MSSS/JHUAPL/ESA/DLR/FU BERLIN/ASTER COWART Recent observations suggest the existence of a volcanic formation at…
In their recent study, planetary scientist Nina Lanza and her team at the Los Alamos National Laboratory explored the necessary steps to transform Mars’ surface into…
Slope stripes are prominent dark markings on Martian slopes that naturally form and can fade over decades. Some planetary scientists interpreted these features as evidence of…
Mars exhibits various aurora processes despite its thin atmosphere and absence of global magnetic fields. Previously, all aurora observations have been conducted in ultraviolet wavelengths from…
Mars once boasted a sprawling ocean across its surface. Over time, the magnetic field diminished, the atmosphere thinned, and the water vanished. Yet, the total isn’t…
NASA’s curiosity rover discovered evidence of the ancient Mars carbon cycle, bringing scientists closer to answers on whether the planet can support life. Curiosity watches the…