Mars

A unique set of risks and challenges await the first astronauts on Mars. Deadly solar radiation, nighttime temperatures regularly dropping…

The Mars Curiosity rover’s onboard mini-lab has helped confirm the existence of the largest organic molecules ever found on the…

To mitigate global climate change, emissions of the primary culprit, carbon dioxide, must be drastically reduced. A newly developed process…

Water once existed in abundance of at the surface of Mars. How much of that water has been stored in…

In his recent Joint Address to Congress, President Trump reiterated his commitment to space exploration, stating, “We are going to…

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A new study by researchers including those at the University of Tokyo revealed that atmospheric gravity waves play a crucial…

Within the next decade, space agencies plan to bring samples of rock from Mars to Earth for study. Of concern…

Mars, the next frontier in space exploration, still poses many questions for scientists. The planet was once more hospitable, characterized…

Mars has captivated scientists and the public alike for centuries. One of the biggest reasons is the planet's reddish hue,…