life on mars
New Research Raises Hopes for Finding Life on Mars, Pluto and Icy Moons
A new research study conducted by an international team of researchers indicates that life can survive in a variety of…
And NASA’s Big Announcement is: Ancient Organic Molecules Found on Mars!
In its latest discovery, the Curiosity rover detected organic molecules in an ancient deposit of sedimentary rock, bolstering the case…
NASA is Sending a Helicopter to Mars as Part of the 2020 Rover
When the Mars 2020 rover arrives on the Red Planet, it will include a Mars Helicopter - a concept that…
ExoMars Has Sent Back its First Images From Mars
ExoMars mission's Trace Gas Orbiter (TGO) recently sent back its very first image, which shows the ice-covered edge of the…
NASA’s Curiosity Rover Enjoys its 2000th Day on Mars
The Curiosity rover recently passed another major milestone. Since it landed in 2012, it has spent a total of 2000…
Curiosity has Lasted More than 2,000 Days on Mars, Triple its Original Mission Plan
The Curiosity rover recently reached another milestone, having spent over 2000 days on Mars. In this time, it has revealed…
Life on Mars can Survive for Millions of Years Even Right Near the Surface
A new study conducted by a team of Russian scientists has found that microorganisms on Mars can survive the tough…
Metal-Eating Bacteria Could Have Left their “Fingerprints” on Mars, Proving it Once Hosted Life
A new study by a team of European scientists has shown how metal-eating bacteria could have left their mark on…
Rare Element Could Point the Way to Past Life on Mars
A new study by an international team of scientists indicates how future missions to Mars should look for a rare…
Detection of Mineral on Mars Bolsters Argument that Mars was Once Habitable
The discovery of boron on Mars, a key ingredient in the emergence of organic molecules, has bolstered the case for…