For centuries, Mars has captivated the human imagination. Its reddish appearance has earned it the nickname “The Red Planet,” ...

Scientists developed living materials that turn Martian dust into structures using synthetic lichens. This innovation enables ...

Mars isn’t a bright, fire-engine red, but the iron oxide in its rocks makes it appear redder than other planets, especially ...

Mars Ingenuity helicopter's 59th flight was captured by the Perseverance rover's Left Mastcam-Z camera. Credit: Credit: Space ...

New research shows how Mars may have undone its own habitability, while Earth stayed stable enough to support life.

Scientists have created living communities of bacteria and fungi that could survive in protective habitats on the Red Planet.

Scientists from NIT Rourkela and Sun Yat-sen University analyze dust storms and water ice clouds on Mars using over 20 years ...

NASA images reveal shallow ice beneath Mars’s surface, offering a promising water source for future astronauts and clues to ...

The concept of terraforming Mars — transforming the planet's climate to support life as we know it ... "But new technology like [SpaceX's] Starship and synthetic biology have now made it a real ...

The second half of the 19th century was a particularly interesting time to imagine Mars. This was a period during which the red planet seemed to be ready to give up some of its mystery. Astronomers ...

As the White House accelerates plans for a 2026 crewed mission to Mars, Georgia Tech experts highlight the engineering, scientific, and diplomatic challenges that will shape the success—and ...