Mars, Red Planet

Mysterious Mars mounds may bolster case for ancient Red Planet ocean
The area containing the clay-bearing mounds is geologically connected to Oxia Planum, which is where Rosalind Franklin will be headed when it launches in 2028 in search of past life on Mars. It now seems promising that Rosalind Franklin is indeed heading to a location that gives it the best chance of finding evidence for past Red Planet organisms.
'Marsquakes' may solve 50-year-old mystery about the Red Planet
Data collected by NASA's InSight lander suggest that ancient internal processes are responsible for the "Martian dichotomy" that splits the Red Planet into two distinct halves.
Clay mounds and hills found on Mars tell us more about water on the Red Planet
The northern plains of Mars, marked by thousands of mounds and hills, hold significant evidence of the planet's watery past.
Unusual Martian mounds could help solve one of the red planet’s biggest mysteries
Images of Mars taken from orbit show thousands of mounds in a region sculpted by water billions of years ago. A robotic mission may investigate the area one day.
Did Mars Once Host an Ancient Ocean? These Mounds May Prove It !
Thousands of enigmatic hills and mounds dotting the northern plains of Mars may hold the key to understanding the planet’s watery past. Recent research suggests these formations, rich in clay minerals,
Mysterious Clay Mounds on Mars Formed by Ancient Water, Says New British Study (Photos)
Thousands of mysterious clay mounds found on Mars were formed by ancient water on the Red Planet's barren northern plains, says new study.
Th red planet's hot again, cold again history: Explaining persistent hydrogen in Mars' atmosphere
The fact that the cold, dry Mars of today had flowing rivers and lakes several billion years ago has puzzled scientists for ...
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We may finally know what causes Mars' gigantic, planet-wide dust storms
Mars' southern hemisphere absorbs a lot of the sun's energy during the Red Planet's spring, and that may be causing Mars' ...
Nasa warns Mars colonists risk ‘invisible’ silent killer, kidney damage and disease breakouts in shocking ‘hazards’ list
DEADLY space radiation and rapid outbreaks of disease are just a few of the official Nasa dangers that visitors to Mars will ...
Mars holds liquid water and not just ice in this groundbreaking discovery
Scientists confirm the existence of liquid water on Mars, altering our understanding of the Red Planet. Evidence of wave ...
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Volcanic cones on Mars tell a tale of ice and fire
"Rootless cones form when lava flows over wet or icy ground, causing it to boil and explode," said Dundas. "The region around ...
Red Planet first? Here are five things to know about Trump, Musk and Mars
In his prepared remarks, Trump, a longtime backer of U.S.-led space exploration and exploitation, singled out Mars and left ...
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Which planet in the solar system is known as the "Red Planet"? Find Out Now!
If not, let's uncover this mystery together. In this article, we will explore the distinct features of this enticing red ...
NASA reveal the year they aim to have humans on Mars
The planet is the seventh largest and is currently inhabited solely by robots. However, the space agency is working hard to ...
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Approaching the red planet from the kitchen
Using syrup and baking soda, research has demonstrated the formation mechanism of rootless cones, small volcanic landforms commonly found on Earth and Mars. The study clarified, through an ...