Astronomers have made a remarkable discovery on Mars that could revolutionise our understanding of the red planet's history.

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

Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. Mars may have once hosted an ...

Sometimes scientists must dig and work and sweat to make scientific discoveries. And sometimes a robot rolls over a rock that ...

A rock on Mars spilled a surprising yellow treasure after Curiosity accidentally cracked through its unremarkable exterior. When the rover rolled its 899-kilogram (1,982-pound) body over the rock in ...

The most significant change since those 1970's experiments were conducted was the discovery of high levels of perchlorate on Mars. Perchlorate, plus abiotic oxidants, explains the Viking results and ...

Mars' atmosphere moves differently from Earth's due to gravity waves. These waves affect air circulation at high altitudes.

Mars may have once had a vast, ice-free ocean, according to new evidence from China’s Zhurong rover. Using ground-penetrating ...

A breakthrough discovery has found that Mars may have once been warm, wet, and able to support life. NASA's Perseverance rover has been exploring the Red Planet since 2021, but recently spotted ...

Scientists have discovered kaolinite mineral on Mars, providing new evidence that the planet was once warm and wet.

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A recent study has revealed that the red color of Mars is due to ferrihydrite, an iron oxide mineral. This finding suggests ...