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Scientists have known for a while that Mars currently lacks a magnetic field, and many blame that for its paltry atmosphere – ...
Here’s the latest dirt on Mars. NASA’s trusty Curiosity rover, which has been exploring the so-called red planet for years, just unearthed something huge — a stash of carbon-rich carbonate ...
The planet's once-strong magnetic field appears to have been limited to its southern hemisphere, the apparent result of a fully liquid inner core that differs from that of Earth ...
That may sound a little dry at first, but in reality this find could be a major piece of the puzzle in our search for ancient life on the Red Planet. "It tells us that the planet was habitable and ...
NASA's Perseverance rover has spotted a mysterious rock on the Red Planet, which the space agency has named 'Skull Hill'. The rock was discovered in the Port Anson region, which lies on the rim ...
According to a paper published on April 18 in Nature, ancient geologic samples indicate the Red Planet at one time featured a carbon cycle—an atmospheric condition that’s necessary for ...
Their goal is to study the planet's volcanic and hydrological history, looking for indicators that Mars might have once been habitable. Through their research, the team has discovered two types of ...
A new study published on Monday in the Journal of Geophysical Research depicts a Red Planet where rivers rushed down valleys to feed hundreds of lakes. There is evidence that at least some water ...
NASA has revealed a concept for the next generation of flight on the Red Planet, the "Mars Chopper." Credit: Space.com | ...