With its iconic rusty hue, Mars has long been called the red planet. Now, scientists may have discovered the potential source of that distinctive coloring, overturning a popular theory in the process.

"Shorelines are great locations to look for evidence of past life," he added. "It's thought that the earliest life on Earth began at locations like this, near the interface of air and shallow water." ...

But hold off on grabbing the sun lotion, because there's a catch—it's on ancient Mars. Analyzing data collected by China's Zhurong Mars Rover, an international team of researchers have detected ...

Present-day Mars is a barren and inhospitable planet, but it may have once had sandy beaches and tranquil ocean vistas. According to findings published on February 24 in the Proceedings of the ...

I come correct with good news and glad tidings, my dudes. Mars — our planet of will, energy, sexuality, and action, getting it done and getting it on — is at long last going direct.

I hate to take it away from here, but they are going to good places,” said pilot Peter Killan, who was at the controls for the Philippine Mars’ retirement flight. “(We’re) sharing it for ...

Company of Heroes developer Relic Entertainment has announced Earth vs Mars, a turn-based strategy game that pits Earth’s forces against a Martian invasion. It will launch for PC via Steam this ...

What is the significance of the Noachian era on Mars? The Noachian era’s importance in the formation of Mars is characterized by a series of asteroid and comet bombardments that shaped the ...

Mars. It's due out this Summer on PC (via Steam). In it, players must defend our planet from Martian extraterrestrial attack by creating "bizarre and powerful creature-human hybrids" with the ...

Mars, our perplexing celestial neighbor, has once again captured the imagination of scientists and enthusiasts alike. Recent images reveal an almost perfectly square formation on its surface ...

Enjoy the Mars Triangle while it still lasts, for after mid-March it will be no more. We're now just past the midpoint of astronomical winter — that moment marking the midway point between ...