An accident on Mars revealed the surprising contents of an otherwise unremarkable rock. (NASA/JPL-Caltech/MSSS) A rock on ...

Mars didn’t always look like the barren world we see today. Over billions of years, the Sun’s solar wind stripped away much ...

A massive rock from Mars, known as Black Beauty, has yielded new insights into the planet’s history. Scientists used advanced scanning techniques to examine this Martian meteorite. Despite the rock’s ...

For decades, scientists have debated whether Mars once had a large ocean. Images from orbiters have shown valleys, channels ...

NASA’s Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter has located a fresh crater on Mars after 20 years of monitoring, providing high-resolution ...

When astronauts set foot on Mars, it will be one of humanity’s greatest milestones. These first steps will be the result of decades of research, engineering, and imagination coming together, marking ...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Scientists have detected what they believe to be lightning on Mars by eavesdropping on the whirling wind recorded by NASA's Perseverance rover. The crackling of electrical ...

Helicopters on Mars may sound like something from a science fiction novel — or perhaps just a typical "Doctor Who" episode. But actually, they're not fully confined to the world of sci-fi; after all, ...

Scientific research examines whether Mars could support human life through terraforming, outlining atmospheric, temperature, and energy requirements needed to transform the planet into a habitable ...

Arnie said, "Get your ass to Mars", but is it really a good idea? We asked the experts about our Martian future. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.