New Research Shows Microbes on Earth Could Temporarily Live on Martian Surface

Medicine & Technology Feb 22, 2021

A new study from NASA and scientists at the German Aerospace Center discovered that some bacteria on Earth could temporarily survive on the Martian surface.

Blue-Green Algae May Help Astronauts Survive on the Red Planet

Feb 17, 2021

A bioreactor recently enabled scientists to grow the so-called cyanobacteria under conditions similar to Mars.

Terrains on Mars Might Be Far Older Than Previously Thought

Feb 11, 2021

A scientist from the Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) proposes a new timeline for Mars terrains, suggesting that ancient water bodies' effect on the planet's surface is older than previously thought.

NASA Engaging Scientists, Engineers to Determine Ice Water Deposits on Mars

Feb 09, 2021

Since 2015, NASA has been engaging scientists and engineers to determine deposits of water ice on Mars that could be within reach of astronauts on the surface of the planet.

3 Robotic Spacecrafts Expected to Land on Mars in Rapid Sequence This Month

Feb 08, 2021

After dashing through hundreds of millions of miles through space since last summer, three robotic explorers are all set to hit the brakes at the Red Planet.

Study Reveals Discoveries About the Martian Moon Phobos

Feb 07, 2021

A new study recently revealed that Martian moon Phobos 'is on a slow death spiral.' Still, it may hold some secrets about the formation of Mars.

UAE's Hope Probe Is Less Than Two Weeks Away From Arriving Into Orbit Around Mars

Jan 30, 2021

UAE's Hope probe will be the first among the three Mars missions to arrive at the Red Planet's orbit. This will be a historic event for the country.

Did Experts Just Found Mars Mineral in an Antarctic Ice Core?

Jan 27, 2021

Researchers found a common Martian mineral in an ice core from Antarctica.

Happy Face Crater on Mars Is Even Smiling Brighter a Decade After It Was First Discovered

Jan 25, 2021

NASA's orbiter first discovered the Happy Face crater in 2011, and just a decade after, astronomers said that the smile has gotten much bigger due to thermal erosion.

NASA’s Perseverance Rover Set to Land on Mars in Less Than a Month

Jan 21, 2021

The Perseverance rover, the core of the $2.7-billion Mars 2020 mission of NASA, is slated to land on February 18, kicking off a new Red Planet exploration era.

Dozens of Fresh Craters On Mars Discovered by NASA Thanks To The AI Crater Classifier

Jan 20, 2021

In 2020, NASA trained an AI that will help them find fresh craters on Mars.

Mars Still Experiences Landslides Like Any Active Planet

Jan 15, 2021

Mars was thought of as a dead planet during the 1960s and 1970s but the Marsquakes and landslides observed in the later years have proven that it is still an active planet.

Top 5 Winning Farm Ideas on Mars

Jan 11, 2021

Ideas are needed to create architectural innovations that would ensure food security for the future colony on Mars.

5 Major Threats to Overcome Before Humans Reach Mars

Dec 24, 2020

Presently, it appears like only a matter of time before humans approach Mars. However, to get there, there are some dangers for humans to be familiar with and overcome first before the trip to Mars.

A Sneak Peek at Mars’ Inner Layers via NASA’s InSight Robotic Explorer

Dec 18, 2020

During their meeting, the research team reported that InSight had detected almost 500 small 'marsquakes,' although only a few with a magnitude higher than 4.5, said Paul Voosen.