"The emerging picture is that early Mars and Earth had something in common – both were wet. It is known from analysis of the ...
Happy New Year's on Mars. Martian years are almost twice as long as Earth years. Nov. 12 is the day to celebrate the start of ...
A zircon crystal from a Martian meteorite unlocks secrets of a water-rich, dynamic Mars 4.45 billion years ago.
Was Mars just like Earth billions of years ago? A new study is making a very compelling case that our Martian neighbor may ...
It's Mars Day! November 28 is celebrated as Red Planet Day, dedicated to honoring Mars, our fascinating planetary neighbour.
Back in 2007, I talked with Rob Manning, engineer extraordinaire at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, and he told me something shocking. Even though he had successfully led the entry, descent, and ...
The red planet Mars, named for the Roman god of war, has long been an omen in the night sky. And in its own way, the planet’s rusty red surface tells a story of destruction. Billions of years ...
Done right, this could speed temperature rises on Mars quite significantly. The higher escape velocity of heavier planets allows them to hold on to an atmosphere more easily. Lower temperatures ...
During one day, the temperature on Mars may range from 10 degrees C to -80 degrees C. The large changes in temperature produce strong winds and planet-wide dust storms. Because of these conditions ...