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Is it time to revisit what NASA's Viking lander found on Mars in 1976?
By Leonard David published
A new study reconsiders the controversial findings of NASA's Viking Mars lander in 1976, which some argue may have shown signs of past life on the Red Planet.

NASA's Europa Clipper will fly close to Mars today on way to Jupiter's icy moon
By Sharmila Kuthunur published
NASA's Europa Clipper will fly past Mars today to adjust its trajectory and position itself for a critical phase of its 1.8-billion-mile (2.9-billion-kilometer) trek to the Jupiter system.

A Chinese research team is developing a lightweight robotic drone that could aid the nation's Mars exploration ambitions.
By Leonard David published
"On the ground, it mainly rolls by shifting its center of gravity."

Ancient beach on Mars discovered by China's Mars rover: 'This strengthens the case for past habitability'
By Kiona N. Smith published
China's Mars rover discovered evidence of an ancient Red Planet beach. Here's why scientists are excited about this.

If Mars has microbe fossils, a laser and rock quarry in Algeria could help find them
By Keith Cooper published
Scientists searching for microbe fossils on Mars have a better idea of what to look for thanks to gypsum that formed when the Mediterranean Ocean dried up over 5 million years ago.

What makes Mars the 'Red' Planet? Scientists have some new ideas
By Victoria Corless published
Mars is known as the "Red" Planet, but what actually makes it red? New research offers answers.

'Iridescent' clouds on Mars captured in Martian twilight in stunning NASA rover images (video)
By Sharmila Kuthunur published
"I'll always remember the first time I saw those iridescent clouds and was sure at first it was some color artifact."

'Marsquakes' may solve 50-year-old mystery about the Red Planet
By Harry Baker published
Scientists say AI has crossed a critical 'red line' after demonstrating how two popular large language models could clone themselves.
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