"It's been such a puzzle that there was liquid water on Mars, because Mars is further from the sun, and also, the sun was ...

NASA researchers have identified geological structures on Mars that are unlike anything found on Earth. From spider-like ...

Harvard scientists studying the mystery of water and life on ancient Mars believe they may have finally found a solution.

“One of the goals [of astrobiology] is to go to [other worlds] and look for microorganisms, but in the meantime there’s so ...

A collection of Martian rocks could reveal details about potential past life on the ... including whether life ever thrived. "NASA’s rovers are enduring Mars’ harsh environment to collect ...

A NASA satellite has spotted frozen "kidney beans" on Mars' sand dunes trapped in place until springtime. Photographing them can help us determine if there was ever enough water on Mars to sustain ...

The northern plains of Mars, marked by thousands of mounds and hills, hold significant evidence of the planet's watery past.

And Mars, in particular, is quite similar to Earth in lots of ways. If there was past life on Mars, we might be able to see signatures of it." The mission also serves as a de facto scouting ...

The rover's 26th sample, known as "Silver Mountain," has textures "unlike anything we've seen before," NASA says.

Mars Likely Had Cold and Icy Past, New Study Finds July 10, 2024 — The question of whether Mars ever supported life has captivated the imagination of scientists and the public for decades.