Mars
Israeli desert microorganisms survive harsh climate, offer clues to life on Mars
The findings may redefine the known boundaries of life on Earth and offer a model for what microbial life might look like on Mars or other arid planets.
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New Evidence Suggests Ancient Microbial Life Existed on Mars
Life on Mars? NASA rover finds potential sign of ancient alien life in Martian rocks
Mars’ Newest Wonder: Coral‑Style Formation That Has Virtual Botanists Buzzing
“Curiosity has discovered many small structures like this one, formed billions of years ago, when water was still liquid on Mars,” NASA said.
Chunk of Mars sells for $5.3 million at New York auction
NWA 16788 was discovered in Niger in Novermber 2023 and is approximately 70% larger than the next biggest piece of Mars ever found on Earth, according to Sotheby’s.
The image that forced NASA to clarify: There are no trees on Mars
A single photo that resurfaced sparked an online storm: Dark streaks resembling trees on the surface of Mars turned out to be an extraordinary natural phenomenon.
Largest Mars meteorite sells for $5.3 million at Sotheby's auction
The 25-kilogram rock represents about 7% of all Martian material currently on Earth.
NASA discovers evidence of Mars' ancient CO2-rich atmosphere in Gale Crater
Discovery suggests Mars once had a CO2-rich atmosphere and conditions suitable for life.
Putin envoy says Russia could supply a small nuclear power plant for Musk's Mars mission
"Russia can offer a small-sized nuclear power plant for a mission to Mars and other advanced technological capabilities," the state RIA news agency cited the envoy as saying.
NASA's Perseverance rover finds enigmatic sphere-covered rock on Mars
The formations have drawn comparisons to Martian blueberries, a type of small, spherical rock formation first discovered by the Opportunity rover in 2004 in the Meridiani Planum region.
Curiosity rover detects longest organic molecules yet found on Mars
Researchers caution that the molecules could be of abiotic or biological origin, and do not represent definitive proof of past life on Mars.
Elon Musk launches mobile communication satellites
Billionaire Elon Musk will launch the Falcon 9 rocket, deploying 21 satellites for direct mobile communication in unconnected areas, aiming to fund a Mars mission.
100 km/s: Russian scientists develop a plasma engine that may cut Mars travel time to just 30 days
The new Russian rocket engine achieves higher acceleration than chemical rockets by using magnetic plasma accelerators, allowing for speeds of up to 100 km/s.
How insights from the Messinian Salinity Crisis can help us find life on Mars
