A new discovery on Mars is helping scientists unlock the secrets of the Red Planet’s complex 4-billion-year evolutionary history. Researchers have uncovered evidence of a significant thermal anomaly deep within the mantle of Mars, challenging long-held...

Ancient Martian Catastrophes in Rugged Frontier NASA’s Perseverance rover has ventured into a geologically chaotic region of Mars, a rugged expanse scientists are calling a “Wild West frontier.” Located west of the Jezero Crater rim, this area, known as...

NASA’s Mars helicopter captured images of wreckage on the Red Planet, but the debris reveals a surprisingly functional story behind its alien appearance. Scattered across the rust-colored plains of Jezero Crater, a collection of twisted metal and...

Tiny salt fractures on Mars could act as microscopic havens, trapping liquid water and potentially providing a protected environment for microbial life. Microscopic fissures within Martian salt crystals may offer a temporary sanctuary for microbial...

NASA technology originally designed for Mars exploration is now helping breweries and industries capture and reuse carbon dioxide emissions. Engineering breakthroughs originally envisioned for the harsh, barren landscape of Mars are finding an...

solar transit. Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/ASU/MSS/SSI Engineering for Solar Precision Capturing the Sun from the surface of Mars requires specialized equipment and stringent protocols. Perseverance utilizes its Mastcam-Z instrument, equipped with...

Spirit rover data reanalysis uncovers mineral signs of a wetter ancient Mars, reshaping our view of the planet’s early climate. A fresh look at data gathered by NASA’s Spirit rover has uncovered mineral clues that point to extensive water activity on...

Reanalysis of NASA rover data uncovers subtle new evidence on Mars, revealing secrets missed in the original measurements. NASA’s Spirit rover has not revealed a fresh water source on the Red Planet. Instead, a fresh look at two‑decade‑old data shows...

once occupied them. Decoding the Martian Surface To better understand these strange formations, researchers deployed the Mars Hand Lens Imager (MAHLI) and Mastcam to capture detailed stereo mosaics. These images are being used to construct...

NASA’s Perseverance rover has uncovered mysterious new evidence in an overlooked region of Mars, sparking fresh intrigue about the planet’s hidden history. NASA’s Perseverance rover has uncovered evidence suggesting that the geological history of Mars’...

12 experimental heat shields on a doomed cargo spacecraft, potentially revolutionizing the safety and success of future Mars missions. NASA is repurposing a departing cargo spacecraft, destined for destruction, into a high-speed laboratory to test...

pairing lighting up the pre‑dawn horizon in mid‑month. Saturn also offers excellent viewing conditions, while Mars continues its gradual return to the morning sky. The shifting planetary configurations produce a diverse schedule of events, some visible...

miss the view. September promises a spectacular display for amateur astronomers, with five major planets—Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn—poised to grace the night sky. This celestial alignment offers a rare, multi-week opportunity to track the...

NASA’s Curiosity rover has discovered mysterious honeycomb-shaped fractures in Mars’ Valle Grande, offering new clues into the planet’s ancient history. Mars Rover Uncovers Mysterious Honeycomb Terrain NASA’s Curiosity rover has stumbled upon a...

Mars’s Jezero Crater reveals a complex history of repeated water activity, from ancient groundwater to later heated fluids, reshaping our view of the planet. NASA’s Perseverance rover has uncovered a geological narrative on Mars far more intricate than...

researchers have successfully demonstrated a chemical process capable of transforming the carbon-dioxide-rich atmosphere of Mars into methane, a vital propellant for return missions. Fueling the Return Trip from Mars The logistical hurdles of a crewed...

carbonates and why so much of the expected carbon record has remained hidden from surface-level observations. The Mystery of Mars’ Missing Carbon Dioxide For years, planetary scientists have wrestled with a significant discrepancy in their models: if...

reveals that ancient Martian rocks may have sequestered massive amounts of carbon dioxide underground, reshaping our view of Mars’ climate. A recent deep-sea expedition has unveiled a sobering reality about human reach, revealing that discarded trash...

Tiny iron-phosphate nodules and sulfide rings in Jezero mudstones point to life on Mars. NASA’s Perseverance rover has revealed iron-phosphate “poppy seed” nodules and iron-sulfide reaction fronts in ancient mudstones of Jezero Crater. These mineral...

South Florida is pioneering closed‑loop farming methods that could supply fresh produce for crews traveling to the Moon and Mars. By merging plant biology, engineering, and waste‑recycling technologies, researchers aim to create self‑sustaining food...