Solar wind washes over the planets, but it briefly disappeared at Mars due to an event on the sun. Mars's atmosphere temporarily expanded by thousands of kilometers. NASA's MAVEN orbiter observed the ...

Future Mars inhabitants may be able to use one resource on Mars they hadn’t anticipated to power future exploration of the planet, according to a new study. By tapping into wind power, space agencies ...

If it were possible to magically transport a cup of water from Earth to the surface of Mars, the liquid would instantly vaporize. Mars’s atmosphere is so vacuous (it’s less than 1% as dense as Earth’s ...

While much of Perseverance's work focuses on ancient rocks that record Mars' long-lost rivers and lakes, megaripples offer a ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. It’s been a big month for Martian winds. Last week, audio ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. What’s the weather like on Mars? Beyond the obvious—it’s ...

The solar wind is a constant feature of the solar system – except on Christmas Day 2022 when it suddenly vanished completely. The odd event was detected by a NASA spacecraft orbiting Mars, which found ...

Mars is often described as silent, barren, and still. But beneath its dusty surface and cold skies, something unusual has ...

The planet Mars has several similarities with Earth, including extinct volcanoes, dry lake beds, and active dust storms, the last of which is governed by the Red Planet’s prevailing winds. However, ...

Scientists think they’ve found a way to power human exploration on Mars using turbines, another step forward in one day having humans explore the planet. Turbines that harness Mars’ wind could help ...

Mars experienced a sudden rupture in the cosmic order about one year ago. It was almost like the red planet had briefly been transported to another solar system. Normally in our solar system, the sun ...