Space
Perseverance Rover Explores an Ancient River Delta on Mars
River delta ecosystems are rich in life, which is why the Perseverance rover is exploring an...
Science
First Marsquake Launches Field of Martian Seismology
Analysis of the first marsquake and 480 subsequent temblors are giving NASA's Mars Insight Lander science...
Science
The Hard Call: Looking for Life on Mars Amid Rubble, Rocks and Soil Samples
Asking "Is there life on Mars?" means searching for something unknown. These samples may help us...
Frontiers
Rocking and Rolling: Mega Marsquakes Shake Up Planetary Science
Earth has earthquakes. Mars has marsquakes! Big ones, at that.
Science
The Geology of Mars: How Eyes in the Sky Lead to Boots on the Ground
Humankind once studied Earth without the benefit of a view from orbit. But today, when it...
Environmental Tech
Roots in the Sky: An Astronaut’s Guide to Farming on Mars
Farming on Mars may be possible, even without terraforming it first. The Martian soil just needs...
Engineering
Mars Helicopter Ingenuity: Space Exploration Unplugged
While Mars helicopter Ingenuity uses powered flight, it is not quite flight as we know it...
Science
Water You Going to Do About It? Massive Lake on Mars May Be Acid Rain Remnants
A massive lake on Mars may be the result of acid rain and erosion. But what...
Frontiers
Red Planet Road Trip: Space Travel to Mars Meets Speculative Sightseeing
When regular space travel to Mars becomes a reality, what would a Red Planet road trip...
Frontiers
Where Did the Liquid Water on Mars Go? Is It Still There?
Recent research suggests that the liquid water on Mars may still be on the planet.
Frontiers
Africa Yields Clues to the Formation of Mars
Curious about the formation of Mars? A meteorite found in the Sahara desert may have some...
Science
Stars, Mars and Dark Matter: The Biggest Space Discoveries of 2018
The biggest space discoveries of 2018 (black holes, dark matter and Mars) added more mysteries to...
Frontiers
Organic Matter on Mars Could Point to Life Years Ago
Organic matter on Mars in the form of the heterocyclic compound thiophene could hint at life...
Frontiers
NASA’s InSight Mars Lander Could Gather Vital Data for Colonization
NASA's InSight Mars lander will help determine if we can create colonies on the Red Planet.