By discovering carbonate rocks, NASA's Mars rovers may have unlocked the key to understanding the fate of the Red Planet's climate.

Sheel and his team found that when the atmosphere of Mars is laden with dust, the atmosphere becomes less conductive, ...

UChicago-led analysis of Mars Science Laboratory Curiosity rover data may explain why planet was likely harsh desert for most ...

The new images by the Curiosity rover on Mars show "dramatic evidence" of ancient groundwater in crisscrossing low ridges, ...

JUNE 17, 2025 — The recent discovery of a key mineral has reshaped our scientific understanding of what Mars looked like in the past. Researchers at UTSA are exploring whether Mars could have once ...

Mars orbiter that launched from Florida captures 1st-ever pic of volcano above clouds Known as Arsia Mons, the volcano on Mars dwarfs Earth’s tallest volcano, Mauna Loa in Hawaii.

Mars orbiter that launched from Florida captures 1st-ever pic of volcano above clouds Known as Arsia Mons, the volcano on Mars dwarfs Earth’s tallest volcano, Mauna Loa in Hawaii.

Well, sort of. On February 24, 2022, the Mars rover Curiosity found tiny mineral formations in Gale Crater that resemble a piece of coral or a floral bloom.

This photo was selected by public vote and featured as "Image of the Week" for Week 226 (June 8 - 14, 2025) of the Perseverance rover mission on Mars. NASA's Mars Perseverance rover acquired this ...