"Returning the scientifically selected samples that await us on Mars, as part of a balanced portfolio, will help to ensure ...

The second half of the 19th century was a particularly interesting time to imagine Mars. This was a period during which the ...

The images and data being collected are already raising new questions about how the Martian surface was changing billions of ...

The concept of terraforming Mars — transforming the planet's climate to support life as we know it — has long belonged to the realm of science fiction. But a new study argues that it's time to ...

For centuries, Mars has captivated the human imagination. Its reddish appearance has earned it the nickname “The Red Planet,” but is it really as red as we’ve been led to believe? While Mars certainly ...

Observing Mars With Probes If you look closely at pictures of Mars taken by rovers on its surface, you can see that most of the planet isn't purely red, but more of a rusty brown or tan color. You ...

Observing Mars with probes If you look closely at pictures of Mars taken by rovers on its surface, you can see that most of the planet isn’t purely red, but more of a rusty brown or tan color.

The question of life on Mars is a complex one. While there's currently no definitive evidence of life on the Red Planet, scientists continue to explore the possibility.