Scientists have discovered a more than one-billion-year-old asteroid impact structure in the “Dome of the Arctic” region of northwestern Australia. Hidden within volcanic breccia dating back 3.47 billion years, this…
A study published in Science Advances reveals that green algae (Dunaliella salina) can grow in translucent bioplastic chambers under simulated Martian conditions—offering a novel approach to building habitable structures on…
For years, dark streaks observed on the surface of Mars were thought to be potential evidence of liquid water, sparking discussions about the planet's habitability. However, a new study suggests…
More and more evidence suggests that billions of years ago, liquid water may have flowed on the surface of Mars. If water was present, there must have been a thick…
Based on data returned by Mars rovers like Curiosity, scientists have discovered that the dust on Mars is rich in iron and aluminum. The size and composition of these dust…
New scientific findings have revealed the presence of frost on the summits of the Tharsis volcano complex on Mars, albeit for a short period after daybreak before it evaporates. The…
Scientists at NASA have made an intriguing discovery on Mars—a peculiar crater that may serve as an entry point to an underground shelter for future human explorers. Mars, with its…
NASA has enlisted nine U.S. companies to conduct 12 studies focused on applying commercial services to Mars science missions. With a goal of establishing a new approach for affordable and…
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is developing an ambitious Mars exploration mission that aims to send a helicopter and lander to Mars in the early 2030s. Inspired by NASA's…
Mars is one of the four terrestrial planets in our solar system. Mars' mass and volume are only slightly larger than Mercury, and its diameter is about half that of…