The intriguing chemistry of a rock collected by the Perseverance rover could trace to microbial activity — or not.

Their discovery showed that even tucked away in our innards – in the walls of our stomachs, subjected to vinegar-like pH ...

Research published late last year indicated “seismic discontinuities in the Martian crust” that scientists believe could be ...

If scientists can understand how this mineral was formed in Antarctica, they might be able to trace signs of water on Mars.

On the Red Planet’s northern hemisphere, there are frozen sand dunes that look just like kidney beans-but you definitely ...

The discovery of pale, loose rocks on the Martian surface could suggest that Mars was once a much warmer world.

Are subterranean lifeforms viable on Mars? A new interpretation of Martian seismic data by scientists Ikuo Katayama of ...

Perseverance is pushing the limits of Martian science by using its SHERLOC instrument to detect organic compounds, but harsh ...

Saturn’s moon Enceladus has giant geysers blasting water into space at supersonic speeds. Does it also harbour life beneath its crust? Originally broadcast on 14 Dec 2016.

New research suggests Enceladus’ water plumes may originate from a slushy ice layer rather than its underground ocean.

NASA's Perseverance rover, which has been exploring Mars since 2021, fired its laser at some oddly pale rocks on the surface ...