Within the next decade, space agencies plan to bring samples of rock from Mars to Earth for study. Of concern is the possibility these samples contain life, which could have unforeseen consequences.

A new study revealed that atmospheric gravity waves play a crucial role in driving latitudinal air currents on Mars, particularly at high altitudes. The findings, based on long-term atmospheric data, ...

If Mars ever hosted microorganisms in its bygone oceans, their fossils might still be preserved in minerals—and now, we have ...

Has there ever been life on Mars? Scientists have pondered this question for years, and a recent discovery suggests it just might be possible! NASA's Perseverance rover, which has been exploring Mars ...

A new method to detect life in ancient rocks could help analyze Mars samples and determine if life once existed on the red ...

A new study by researchers including those at the University of Tokyo revealed that atmospheric gravity waves play a crucial ...

New research shows that Mars' atmosphere behaves differently from Earth's, with gravity waves, rather than Rossby waves, ...

China's Zhurong rover has collected data that suggests that Mars may have had oceans and beaches millions of years ago.

Watch NASA's panoramic video of Mars, showcasing breathtaking views of the Red Planet's rocky landscapes, dust storms and ...

Now, Mars. Photographs from the NASA Archive, a stunning new release from publisher Taschen, invites us on an extraordinary ...

March brings thrilling celestial events, including a rare chance to spot Mercury, a stunning total lunar eclipse, and insights into the so-called “dark side” of the Moon. Venus bows out early in the ...