Within the next decade, space agencies plan to bring samples of rock from Mars to Earth for study. Of concern is the possibility these samples contain life, which could have unforeseen consequences.

A new study revealed that atmospheric gravity waves play a crucial role in driving latitudinal air currents on Mars, particularly at high altitudes. The findings, based on long-term atmospheric data, ...

Watch NASA's panoramic video of Mars, showcasing breathtaking views of the Red Planet's rocky landscapes, dust storms and ...

If Mars ever hosted microorganisms in its bygone oceans, their fossils might still be preserved in minerals—and now, we have ...

President Trump set the U.S. on a path to sending astronauts back to the lunar surface during his first term. Lately he has ...

These rocks turned out to contain a mineral called kaolinite, which on Earth forms in warm, rainy environments or near hot ...

China's Zhurong rover has collected data that suggests that Mars may have had oceans and beaches millions of years ago.

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

New research shows that Mars' atmosphere behaves differently from Earth's, with gravity waves, rather than Rossby waves, ...

Scientists have identified another possible commonality between Earth and Mars: a solid inner core. Scientists have ...

Asteroids and comets from Alpha Centauri are lurking on the outer edges of our solar system. There is a record of two ...