Mars
NASA rover detects electrical discharges - 'mini-lightning' - on Mars
The six-wheeled rover, exploring Mars since 2021 at a locale called Jezero Crater in its northern hemisphere, picked up these electrical discharges in audio and electromagnetic recordings.
The race to Mars: NASA’s mission that could change the game
Israeli desert microorganisms survive harsh climate, offer clues to life on Mars
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Volcanic eruption on Mars produced a rare mineral - study
Rice University's scientists teamed with NASA and the California Institute of Technology to solve the mystery that stunned them on their Mars research.
What can a Martian meteorite teach us about Earth’s origins?
The chemistry of the meteorite indicates that Mars had volcanic activity similar to that on Earth, recording the first stage of Mars’ geological evolution.
NASA experiment searches for amino acids in investigation into possible life on Mars
A discovery of amino acids on the planet could indicate signs of past Martian life that is now extinct.
NASA calls on public to help it study the clouds of Mars
NASA has 16 years' worth of data on Mars's atmosphere, but clouds can best be seen with the naked eye. So they need your help to find them in order to understand the atmosphere better.
Five planets align perfectly, visible until end of June
Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn will be visible every morning until the end of June in an alignment not seen since 1864.
Can humans survive on Mars?
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Mars' speed of sound is different than Earth's - study
The SuperCam microphone on the Perseverance has allowed the sounds of Mars to be heard properly, revealing new discoveries.
Can rainbows form on Mars? NASA scientist explains why not
Though Mars has some similar weather features to Earth, factors at play make forming a rainbow impossible on the Red Planet.
Are microbes, methane behind Mars's carbon cycle? Study investigates
Scientists present three possible explanations for what seems to be a very unusual carbon cycle on the red planet. But all three have issues and are unlike anything we have on Earth.
How did Earth, Mars form? Study affirms inner solar system collisions
Earth and Mars were largely formed through planetary embryos made of gathered material and gases in the inner solar system.
