Scientists uncover a hidden mineral trait on Mars that may rewrite the planet’s water history, challenging its reputation as a frozen desert. Recent modeling suggests that microscopic fissures within Martian minerals could serve as fleeting reservoirs...

A newly engineered organism is sparking debate over the future of life on Mars, pitting hopes for a transformative breakthrough against complex scientific risks. A nonprofit biotech startup, Pioneer Labs, has unveiled what it describes as the first...

NASA’s latest rotor tests reveal how supersonic blade tips could enable future Mars helicopters to carry heavier, more ambitious scientific payloads. NASA engineers have successfully pushed next-generation Mars helicopter rotor blades past the sound...

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...

Tardigrades, the microscopic ’water bears’, survived space vacuum, extreme cold and intense radiation in lab tests, proving near‑indestructibility. The debate over how life first appeared on Earth has long inspired theories that the cosmos could have...

NASA’s Perseverance rover has uncovered a complex geological history in Mars’ Jezero Crater, revealing evidence of multiple ancient water-related events. NASA’s Perseverance rover has uncovered a complex geological narrative within the Margin Unit of...

Scientists have discovered organic carbon in ancient Martian river rocks, providing a compelling new clue in the ongoing search for past life on the Red Planet. New data harvested from the Martian surface has unveiled the presence of organic carbon...

Curiosity explores a polygon-covered Martian region with dark rocks, offering fresh clues and new questions about Mars’ geological history. NASA’s Curiosity rover has arrived at a strikingly patterned region inside Gale Crater, where a wide expanse of...

Solar wind‑driven giant plasma waves are eroding Mars’ atmosphere, shedding new clues on the planet’s dramatic loss. New research published in Science Advances shows that the solar wind does far more than skim past Mars. The study identifies gigantic...

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...

A radiation resistant black fungus grew faster on the International Space Station than on Earth, and sensors beneath its biomass recorded fewer ionizing events compared to a control surface. When discussions about life in space arise, most people...

A veteran astronaut abruptly lost the ability to speak aboard the International Space Station, triggering NASA’s first in-orbit medical evacuation. Months later, the cause remains a mystery. Spaceflight is built on preparation. Every task aboard the...

New study examines Pluto’s largest moon’s ancient past, using its pristine surface to uncover what happened billions of years ago. A fresh analysis of Charon, Pluto’s largest satellite, indicates that the moon retains a record of a primordial process...

Scientists suggest Titan could become humanity’s next frontier, eyeing the moon as a future destination for human exploration. A growing chorus of scientists and engineers is turning the once‑far‑off notion of landing humans on Titan, Saturn’s largest...

NASA’s Perseverance rover finds chromium‑bearing corundum—the first Martian ruby/sapphire mineral—inside Jezero Crater, marking a historic discovery. A recent study led by geochemist Ann Ollila of Los Alamos National Laboratory, published in...

Groundbreaking rodent research shows that galactic cosmic rays and simulated weightlessness cause lingering cardiovascular remodeling and immune shifts months after exposure. Venturing beyond low Earth orbit presents profound biological challenges that...

A new study reveals a critical hidden challenge NASA must address before returning astronauts to the lunar surface to ensure mission safety and success. Tiny stowaways from Earth might be capable of enduring the harsh conditions of the Moon, according...

More than a decade into its mission, NASA’s Curiosity rover continues to uncover evidence of ancient, life-supporting environments within Mars’ Gale Crater. At NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California, a dedicated team of engineers and...