How Mars ‘punches above its weight’ to influence Earth’s climate
"Without Mars, Earth's orbit would be missing major climate cycles. What would humans and other animals even look like if Mars weren't there?"
How Mars’ ancient lakes grew shields of ice to stay warm as the Red Planet froze
The findings potentially solve the paradox of how liquid water seems to have persisted on Mars even when the climate grew too cold.
Experts push back against cancellation of NASA’s Mars sample return project
Exploration advocates are pushing back against the planned cancellation of NASA's Mars sample return project, saying it could potentially find evidence of Red Planet life.
Winning the Red Planet race: Returning Mars samples before China should be a top US priority, experts say
"The Chinese may well beat the U.S. with a grab sample."
Before trips to Mars, we need better protection from cosmic rays
Outside Earth's protection, space travellers will be routinely exposed.
Camera on NASA Mars probe snaps its 100,000th photo of the Red Planet
The HiRISE camera on NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter just notched a big milestone, snapping its 100,000th photo of the Red Planet.
Scientists map of old Mars river basins for the 1st time. These could be great places to search for ancient life
"We did the simplest thing that could be done — we just mapped them and pieced them together."
Hear dust devils on Mars crackle with electricity in new NASA Perseverance rover video
For the first time, we can see and hear lightning-like discharges in Mars' thin atmosphere.
1st human missions to Mars should hunt for signs of life, report says
Humanity's exploration of Mars should be organized around the search for signs of past or present Red Planet life, according to a new report from the U.S. National Academies.
Mars orbiter sees ‘butterfly’ crater spread its wings on the Red Planet
A new view of Mars showcases a dramatic impact crater on the Red Planet with its debris wings unfurling across the surface like a butterfly in flight.