Mars, Red Planet

Unusual Martian mounds could help solve one of the red planet’s biggest mysteries
Images of Mars taken from orbit show thousands of mounds in a region sculpted by water billions of years ago. A robotic mission may investigate the area one day.
Mysterious Mars mounds may bolster case for ancient Red Planet ocean
The area containing the clay-bearing mounds is geologically connected to Oxia Planum, which is where Rosalind Franklin will be headed when it launches in 2028 in search of past life on Mars. It now seems promising that Rosalind Franklin is indeed heading to a location that gives it the best chance of finding evidence for past Red Planet organisms.
'Marsquakes' may solve 50-year-old mystery about the Red Planet
Data collected by NASA's InSight lander suggest that ancient internal processes are responsible for the "Martian dichotomy" that splits the Red Planet into two distinct halves.
Red Planet first? Here are five things to know about Trump, Musk and Mars
In his prepared remarks, Trump, a longtime backer of U.S.-led space exploration and exploitation, singled out Mars and left the moon hanging.
Mars at opposition: See the Red Planet all night long
The Red Planet reaches its best position all year this week on January 15. Here’s how and when to get out and see it.
Mars Is About To Be at Its Brightest Since 2022—Here’s How To Easily View the Red Planet
It’s a term used by astronomers to describe when Earth, Mars and the Sun align. When this happens, Earth sits directly between Mars and the Sun, positioning the red planet directly opposite of the Sun in the sky.
Mysterious Clay Mounds on Mars Formed by Ancient Water, Says New British Study (Photos)
Thousands of mysterious clay mounds found on Mars were formed by ancient water on the Red Planet's barren northern plains, says new study.
Historic finding confirmed on Mars: NASA Curiosity rover reveals new evidence of water on red planet
The findings are the result of the ongoing studies performed by NASA’s Curiosity rover, which has been scouring the red ...
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Approaching the red planet from the kitchen
Using syrup and baking soda, research has demonstrated the formation mechanism of rootless cones, small volcanic landforms commonly found on Earth and Mars. The study clarified, through an ...
Red Planet rising: Mars can be seen from Singapore on Jan 16, weather permitting
SINGAPORE: On Thursday (Jan 16), people in Singapore will have the opportunity to witness Mars at its closest, brightest, and ...
2025 planet alignment to grace CT skies this weekend in a 'planet parade'
As long as Connecticut skies stay clear, residents should be able to see a number of planets as they put on a special ...
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Could planets orbiting red dwarfs host life?
Planets with suns like Wolf 359 are subject to huge blasts of radiation that raise questions about their long-term ...
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Musk on Mars: Is colonising the Red Planet realistic - or an excuse to ignore Earth's existential issues?
With a friend in the White House, the tech billionaire's extraterrestrial ambitions are ready for lift-off - but not ...