NASA rover detects electric discharges like 'mini-sonic booms' on Mars

NASA's Perseverance rover has for the first time helped scientists confirm that electrical sparks often ignite within ...

In a major new report, scientists build rationale for sending astronauts to Mars

A new report published Tuesday, titled “A Science Strategy for the Human Exploration of Mars,” represents the answer from ...
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Strangely bleached rocks on Mars hint that the Red Planet was once a tropical oasis

Bleached clay rocks found on the Martian surface suggest that the Red Planet was once home to heavy rainfall and tropical ...

Lightning on Mars? Scientists believe they've detected its crackling sounds on the red planet

Researchers have documented 55 instances of "mini lightning" over two Martian years by eavesdropping on the whirling wind ...
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NYUAD researchers say Mars has been habitable for longer than expected

A study led by NYU Abu Dhabi’s Space Exploration Laboratory found underground water that turned sand dunes into solid rock, ...
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Search for Life Should Be Top Science Priority for First Human Landing on Mars, Says New Report

When astronauts set foot on Mars, it will be one of humanity’s greatest milestones, marking the start of a new era of ...