A new report published Tuesday, titled “A Science Strategy for the Human Exploration of Mars,” represents the answer from ...

Humanity's exploration of Mars should be organized around the search for signs of past or present Red Planet life, according ...

A major new study lays out plans for crewed missions to Mars, with the search for extraterrestrial life being a top priority ...

Mars has a new showpiece for planetary scientists, and it looks uncannily like a butterfly frozen mid-flight. A fresh set of ...

Bleached clay rocks found on the Martian surface suggest that the Red Planet was once home to heavy rainfall and tropical ...

The first global atlas of Martian watersheds reveals 16 huge ancient river systems that once shaped Mars and may hold clues ...

NASA's Perseverance rover has for the first time helped scientists confirm that electrical sparks often ignite within ...

Researchers have documented 55 instances of "mini lightning" over two Martian years by eavesdropping on the whirling wind ...

The picture-perfect launch of twin Escapade orbiters bound for Mars presages a fantastical new age in exploring the planets, ...

A new view of Mars showcases a dramatic impact crater on the Red Planet with its debris wings unfurling across the surface ...

Despite being one of the most promising places to explore for signs of life, "special regions" and "uncertain regions" may be ...

Ask someone on Earth for the time and they can give you an exact answer, thanks to our planet's intricate timekeeping system, ...