The intriguing chemistry of a rock collected by the Perseverance rover could trace to microbial activity—or not ...

Step aside, Santa Monica. It seems that Mars once had beaches that would give the Californian coast a run for its money.

Since its arrival on the Martian surface five years ago, NASA’s Perseverance rover has been busy scouring the Red Planet for ...

The redness of Mars has made the planet one of the most recognizable in the solar system with its hue serving as a topic of ...

The rover has a long life ahead of it on Mars, and NASA scientists want to make sure they look in the most promising places for signs of past life on the planet. An ancient river delta that is now ...

A new study claims that a mineral found in Mars' dust called ferrihydrite, which forms in the presence of cool water, is likely what gives the planet its reddish hue.

New findings indicate that Mars' past conditions may have supported microbial life. Research draws parallels with extremophiles—microorganisms that thrive in extreme environments on Earth.

A new method to detect life in ancient rocks could help analyze Mars samples and determine if life once existed on the red ...

The first thing most people think of when they consider Mars is its deep red color. The Romans associated the planet with their god of war because it reminded them of blood while the ...

The search for extraterrestrial life continues, with Mars remaining a primary focus due to its geological features and past evidence of water. While no living organisms have been found, compounds and ...

As researchers look for signs of life in Mars’ ancient past, engineers and politicians are seeking to manifest life on Mars in the near future. Last month, President Trump vowed to put a US ...

"Since Viking landed on Mars, many things have changed, and many things have not. What has not changed in the past 50 years is our understanding of the limits of life in cold and dry environments." ...