Why is Mars barren and uninhabitable, while life has always thrived here on our relatively similar planet Earth?

For decades, scientists believed the Arctic Ocean was sealed under a massive slab of ice during the coldest ice ages — but new research proves otherwise. Sediment samples from the seafloor, paired ...

Get ready for liftoff as we dive into areography - the study of Mars' geography! From towering volcanoes to massive canyons and mysterious polar ice caps, we’ll explore the Red Planet’s extreme ...

China’s Tianwen-3 Mars sample return mission could bring Red Planet rocks back to Earth as early as 2031—years ahead of ...

Watch as we dive into the crucial link between melting polar ice caps and rising sea levels! 🌊 Discover how this environmental change affects our planet, ecosystems, and future generations. Let's ...

If humans are ever going to live beyond Earth, they'll need to construct habitats. But transporting enough industrial ...

Thin water-ice clouds that are apparent in ultraviolet light give the Red Planet a frosty appearance. The icy northern polar ...

Mars appears red due to iron oxide, similar to rust and even human blood Probes reveal Mars is more tan or brown than red ...

On Earth, ice can preserve signs of ancient life or even host tiny living microbes. The same might be true on Mars. While the findings are exciting, the team emphasizes that more work is needed.

So in a way, the ancient connection between the planet Mars and blood wasn’t completely wrong. Rust, which is a common form of iron oxide found here on Earth, also often has a reddish color.

The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has reaffirmed its steadfast commitment to polar science, cryosphere research, and international collaboration, as it gears up for active participation in ...