Scientists have discovered kaolinite mineral on Mars, providing new evidence that the planet was once warm and wet.

Researchers are looking underfoot to uncover the mysterious past of Mars: Martian regoliths in the soil. Their water storage capabilities may help us understand the change in water on Mars over time.

Hausrath became the lead author of a study analyzing NASA’s first-ever Martian samples of soil, airfall dust and rock fragments that are set to be returned to Earth in the 2030s. “It’s ...

NASA’s science team believes the rock has a texture unlike any seen ... The rover is collecting core samples of Martian rock and regolith (broken rock and soil). The samples will be used for ...