A Ph.D. student and his supervisor have developed a simple way to test for active life on Mars and other planets using equipment already on the Mars Curiosity rover and planned for future use on ...

With its rust-colored surface, Mars has more than earned its nickname, the Red Planet. But Perseverance has offered a new glimpse.

New research published in Nature Communications identifies an iron sulfate on Mars that may represent a brand-new mineral. The paper is titled "Characterization of ferric hydroxysulfate on Mars ...

Recent discoveries suggest the presence of a hidden ocean beneath Mars’ surface, sparking excitement about the possibility of ...

Clearest Mars images yet reveal mystery rock and ancient terrain in stunning detail Date: August 15, 2025 Source: NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory Summary: Captured at a location called ...

From space exploration to medical revolutions, science is moving faster than ever. These discoveries are reshaping how we see the universe—and ourselves.

A medieval-looking "helmet" rock spotted by NASA's Perseverance rover adds to Mars' gallery of odd shapes.

While the changing climate is leading to more discoveries, it’s also destroying some existing archeological sites and presenting increased challenges for researchers.

Thirteen years after landing on Mars, NASA’s Curiosity rover is running smarter and more efficiently than ever. With new autonomy and multitasking capabilities, it’s maximizing the output from ...

Mars, maker of M&M's and Skittles, is turning to CRISPR gene editing to develop more resilient cacao plants, with the aim of strengthening cocoa production by tackling agricultural challenges.

The first artifacts in the cache, which is known as the Åker assemblage, were unearthed in present-day Innlandet County between 1868 and 1912.

Blue Origin's powerful New Glenn rocket will launch NASA's ESCAPADE Mars mission no earlier than (NET) Sep. 29.