A new study of the oddest cloud on Mars, which reappears every year at the Arsia Mons volcano, says that "exotic physics" is ...

Martian helicopters might seem like a sci-fi concept, as Mars' atmosphere isn't friendly to aircraft. But actually, the idea is more real than you might think.

Earth and Mars may be close neighbors today, but scientists say the two planets took different routes during their formation.

| Artist’s concept of the ancient lake in Gale crater. A new study from researchers in Japan suggests that ancient rains on ...

The condition of Mars’ polar ice could offer new clues about the Red Planet’s past and whether it was ever suitable for life.

Astronauts may be able to arrive on Mars with hearts strong enough to handle the planet’s gravity after months in space if they keep exercising along the way. A study co-led by a UT Southwestern ...

Mars has captivated scientists and the public alike for centuries. One of the biggest reasons is the planet’s reddish hue, earning the fourth rock from the sun one of its most popular nicknames — the ...

New research suggests Mars could have enough water under its surface to form a global ocean. On Monday, scientists released their findings, which are based on seismic measurements captured from NASA’s ...

Most planetary scientists agree that Mars’ extreme conditions would be uninhabitable to life as we know it. New research, however, suggests that we might be underestimating the hardiness of lichens.

Chemical clues in Earth and Mars suggest their different formation histories may explain why the neighbouring planets evolved ...

Visit ancient Mars—a surprisingly temperate planet where snow or rain falls from the sky, and rivers rush down valleys to feed hundreds of lakes. A new study from geologists at the University of ...