Mars : Science World Report

Jul 29, 2014 09:31 AM EDT

NASA Mars Rover Opportunity Breaks Off-World Driving Record on Red Planet

NASA's Mars rover Opportunity has reached a new mile marker. It's officially driven more than 25 miles after landing on the Red Planet in 2004, which means that it now holds the off-Earth roving distance record.

Jul 18, 2014 07:35 AM EDT

Earth-like Soil on Mars Reveals Red Planet was Possibly Warm and Wet in the Past

One scientist says that soil deep within a crater dating to some 3.7 billion years ago and imaged by the rover Curiosity contains evidence that Mars was once much warmer and wetter.

Jul 16, 2014 11:51 AM EDT

NASA Mars Curiosity Rover Spots Massive Meteorite on the Red Planet

NASA Mars Curiosity rover continues its trek across the Red Planet, continually making new discoveries. Now, the rover has spotted a massive iron meteorite called "Lebanon" and has snapped a photo of the rock to send back to Earth.

Jul 16, 2014 09:41 AM EDT

Most Detailed Map of Mars Reveals the Features of the Red Planet's Surface

Scientists have created the most detailed map of Mars to date. The U.S. Geological Survey has released a new global geological map of the Red Planet that reveals the startling features of the planet's surface.

Jul 11, 2014 08:45 AM EDT

NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter Reveals Dry Ice is Behind Gullies on the Red Planet

NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) has made some new discoveries when it comes to the gullies on Mars' surface.

Jul 03, 2014 06:14 AM EDT

Liquid Water Could Form on the Surface of Mars

Could there actually be water on the surface of Mars? It's possible, according to a new study.

Jun 30, 2014 09:31 AM EDT

Mars 'Flying Saucer' Successfully Flies and Then Splashes Down Near Hawaii

Flying saucers aren't just for movies about aliens. NASA recently successfully tested its Low-Density Supersonic Decelerator (LDSD), a test vehicle meant to evaluate new landing technologies for future Mars missions in the shape of a saucer.

Jun 23, 2014 10:47 AM EDT

Two Types of New Dust Discovered in the Martian Atmosphere: The Environment of Mars

Scientists may have discovered something new about the Red Planet's atmosphere. Satellite-acquired data reveals that dust particles in Mars' atmosphere actually consist of two types, revealing a bit more about the planet.

May 28, 2014 07:04 AM EDT

A Glacial, Habitable Environment Discovered on a Martian Volcano: Life on Mars?

Researchers have found that the Martian volcano Arsia Mons may have been home to one of the most recent habitable environments yet found on the Red Planet.

May 20, 2014 11:05 AM EDT

Mars Mineral Linked to Some of the Earliest Living Organisms on Earth

Scientists have discovered that the earliest living organisms on Earth were capable of creating a mineral which can be found on Mars.

May 20, 2014 08:14 AM EDT

Oldest Organisms on Earth Could Survive on Mars: Microorganisms Brave Harsh Environment

Scientists have been searching for life on Mars for years. Now, they've found that methanogens, which are some of the simplest and oldest organisms on Earth, could actually survive within the harsh conditions on Mars.

May 17, 2014 08:25 AM EDT