Scientists are confident Mars was once abundant with water, as seen in massive flood-carved channels, ancient river valleys, ...

The Curiosity rover detected the largest organic molecules to date on Mars, which may be fragments of fatty acids, or some of the chemical building blocks of life.

The Medusae Fossae Formation of Mars has ice deposits over 2 miles deep, potentially providing vital water resources for ...

Curiosity found large organic molecules in a 2013 Mars rock sample. These fragments suggest Mars had the right chemistry for early life.

“The quickest that we’re getting to Mars is (just) under a year,” Dr Allen told news.com.au. “The longest it’s going to take ...

A new study suggests the iron oxide responsible for the red planet's distinctive hue is ferrihydrite, pointing to the bygone presence of water, an important ingredient for life ...

Martian lake beds and deltas reveal the Red Planet’s watery past. But many puzzles remain, scientist Bruce Jakosky says.

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk suggested on a Wednesday episode of Senator Ted Cruz 's podcast that while humans may not find living aliens on Mars, they could uncover the "ruins of a long-dead alien ...

The first thing most people think of when they consider Mars is its deep red color. The Romans associated the planet with their god of war because it reminded them of blood while the ...

Mark your calendars, because with March well underway, now’s the perfect time to look up and see the planet Mars as it takes center stage in the night sky. Whether you're an experienced ...