life on mars
Could Martian atmospheric samples teach us more about the Red Planet than surface samples?
NASA is actively working to return surface samples from Mars in the next few years, which they hope will help…
Toxic Perchlorate on Mars Could Make Life More Interesting
The search for life in the Universe has fascinated humans for centuries. Mars has of course been high on the…
We Need to Consider Conservation Efforts on Mars
Astrobiology is the field of science that studies the origins, evolution, distribution, and future of life in the Universe. In…
Search for Life on Mars Could Level-Up with MARSE Mission Concept
A recent study presented at the 55th Lunar and Planetary Science Conference (LPSC) discusses the Mars Astrobiology, Resource, and Science…
NASA Selects New Technology to Help Search for Life on Mars
The day when human beings finally set foot on Mars is rapidly approaching. Right now, NASA, the China National Space…
ESA Has a Difficult Choice: Study Mars, Earth's Magnetosphere, or Gamma-Ray Bursts
The ESA Science Programme has narrowed down the possibilities for its next M-class mission to three concepts.
Ancient Cracked Mud Found on Mars
A recent study published in Nature examines how mud cracks observed on Mars by NASA’s Curiosity rover could provide insight…
Olympus Could Have Been a Giant Volcanic Island in an Ancient Martian Ocean
New research shows that Mars' Olympus Mons may have once been a volcanic island surrounding by ocean.
Perseverance Finds a Wealth of Organic Materials on Mars
The search for life on Mars has been a long a confusing one. Inconclusive experiments abound, but one thing is…
Life Probably Didn't Have a Hand in Creating Organic Deposits on the Surface of Mars
Using data from the ESA's Trace Gas Orbiter (TGO), new research shows that organic material on Mars may not be…