The thick, mineral-rich layers of clay found on Mars suggest that the Red Planet harbored potentially life-hosting ...

"Past climates with surface and shallow-subsurface liquid water are recorded by Mars's sedimentary rocks, including strata in the approximately 4-kilometer-thick [circa 2.5 miles thick] record at Gale ...

A rock on Mars spilled a surprising yellow treasure after Curiosity accidentally cracked through its unremarkable exterior.

"Returning the scientifically selected samples that await us on Mars, as part of a balanced portfolio, will help to ensure ...

Mars continues to attract scientists in 2025 with its Earth-like time, mysterious moons, changing distance, and space ...

What can the climate history of Mars teach scientists about whether the Red Planet once had the ingredients for life as we ...

Researchers have successfully grown green algae in a specialized bioplastic “shelter” designed to mimic Mars. The Harvard ...

The second half of the 19th century was a particularly interesting time to imagine Mars. This was a period during which the ...

On the eve of the 249th anniversary of American independence, NASA on Tuesday showcased a patriotic image of Old Glory as ...

Mars, the fourth planet from the sun, is a dry, rocky world. Its famous red color has earned it the nickname the Red Planet. Mars has fascinated people throughout history, and today, it is one of ...

Mars was named by the Romans after their god of war because of its blood-red color. Egyptians called it "Her Desher," which means "the red one." Mars takes 687 days, or 1.8 years, to orbit the sun.