For the first time, researchers have demonstrated that certain lichen species can survive Mars-like conditions, including exposure to ionising ...

For the first time, researchers have demonstrated that certain lichen species can survive Mars-like conditions, including ...

Pale rocks on the red planet reveal a watery past and suggest the potential for life. Sometimes, scientists have to dig, work ...

Scientists believe the MFF’s ice, protected by layers of dust or ash, could reveal clues about Mars' ancient, water-rich past ...

BARELY a week after another of his Starship rockets exploded over the Gulf of Mexico a few minutes after takeoff — the second ...

A large underground water deposit has been identified beneath the Medusae Fossae Formation (MFF) on Mars. Located nearly two ...

Curiosity found large organic molecules in a 2013 Mars rock sample. These fragments suggest Mars had the right chemistry for ...

The Medusae Fossae Formation of Mars has ice deposits over 2 miles deep, potentially providing vital water resources for ...

The surface of Mars is known for being an extremely cold, desiccated, and irradiated place. But as its many surface features ...

A strikingly clear lake nestled in southwestern Turkey has become a focal point for scientists aiming to understand the ...

Martian lake beds and deltas reveal the Red Planet’s watery past. But many puzzles remain, scientist Bruce Jakosky says.

Martian dust contains hazardous substances like silica, perchlorates, nanophase iron oxides and toxic metals, which can cause ...