Multiple plans exist to explore Mars in the coming decades using robotic and crewed missions. The ultimate goal of these ...

Testing materials at exceptionally high temperatures is a first and a crucial step toward helping NASA mature and qualify ...

Researchers exposed two lichen species to Mars-like atmospheric conditions for five hours—and one performed impressively.

“While the dust on Mars isn’t going to be the most dangerous part of a mission to the Red Planet, it’s definitely a hazard ...

Warm spells on Mars may spark massive dust storms, scientists say, bringing us closer to predicting Martian weather. Today’s ...

Elon Musk aims to colonize Mars despite challenges such as its extreme climate, thin atmosphere, and lack of liquid water.

potentially improving future climate and weather simulations." The research also underscores the importance of planetary comparisons in atmospheric science. Mars' similarity to Earth in terms of ...

A field known as synthetic biology has become one of the most highly anticipated in science. Its outputs range from golden ...