Researchers have documented 55 instances of "mini lightning" over two Martian years by eavesdropping on the whirling wind ...

A rock on Mars spilled a surprising yellow treasure after Curiosity accidentally cracked through its unremarkable exterior.

Time on Mars does not match time on Earth, and the difference is no longer a thought experiment. Precision calculations now show that clocks on the red planet tick measurably faster, confirming a ...

Rather than big bolts of lightning as seen on Earth, NASA’s Perseverance rover recorded audio of small zaps similar to those ...

Near-surface water ice could supply essential resources for future human exploration on the Red Planet. Before sending people ...

Mars, our neighboring red planet, has long been a focal point of fascination for scientists and space enthusiasts alike.

Tracking the first astronauts’ visit to Mars won’t be as simple as watching a clock or marking days off of a calendar. Thanks ...

This temporal lag is a direct consequence of Albert Einstein’s Theory of General Relativity. The rule is simple: the weaker ...

Static-like discharges spotted in dust whirlwinds.

Forget the dusty, rusty landscape you see today. Billions of years ago, Mars may have been soaking wet. Tropical storms might ...

The end of November delivered the coldest weather in months to the north-central United States, and in Minneapolis, it was ...

Despite being one of the most promising places to explore for signs of life, "special regions" and "uncertain regions" may be ...