NASA and ESA want to bring Martian rocks to Earth. Here's what will happen to the samples once they get here
A mission will deliver rock and soil from Mars to laboratories on Earth in the 2030s. Mars Sample Return (MSR) is led by NASA ...
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Check out some of the weird rocks that have turned up on Mars
Some of the unusual rocks carry stories about water on Mars. One has hints of long-gone microbes. All tell of a dynamic, complex planet.
NASA’s Perseverance Rover Captures Rare Martian Dust Devil Collision in Stunning Detail
On Mars, swirling columns of dust—known as dust devils—regularly roam the landscape, sometimes colliding in dramatic displays like one recently captured by NASA’s Perseverance rover. In a rare moment, ...
Mars Is Covered in Toxic Dust – And It’s a Serious Threat to Human Exploration
Mars might be a thrilling destination, but its dust could be deadly. A team of scientists warns that long-term exposure to ...
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NASA's Perseverance rover watches as 2 Mars dust devils merge into 1 (video)
"If two dust devils happen upon each other, they can either obliterate one another or merge, with the stronger one consuming ...
Are we alone in the universe? These Mars rocks could finally give us an answer.
The Perseverance rover has found some intriguing samples on the red planet. Here's what they might reveal about the origins ...
NASA's Perseverance rover captures 'fiendish' dueling dust devils on Mars: See video
NASA's Perseverance rover captured two swirling dust devils in January on the surface of Mars after summitting the Jezero Crater.
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Curiosity discovers largest organic molecules yet on Mars
The molecules, while not a direct sign of life, still signal the existence of complex chemistry on the Red Planet.
NASA rover captures giant dust devil devouring smaller one on Mars
The dust devil was about 210 feet wide, NASA said, but likely didn't last long after consuming the smaller whirlwind.
This Lichen Species Might Survive on Mars, Study Suggests
Researchers exposed two lichen species to Mars-like atmospheric conditions for five hours—and one performed impressively.
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FACT CHECK: No, Image Doesn’t Show Fake Mars
An image shared on X claims to show a photo taken in Bulgaria masquerading as a photo taken on Mars. Verdict: False There is ...