Mars has captivated scientists and the public alike for centuries. One of the biggest reasons is the planet’s reddish hue, earning the fourth rock from the sun one of its most popular nicknames — the ...

New simulations show red planet affects Milankovitch cycles that shape how solar energy is distributed on Earth over millions ...

In a new study scientists are working to understand that early Mars’s atmosphere could have supported life. The study findings primarily showed that volcanic eruptions released sulfur gases that ...

Most planetary scientists agree that Mars’ extreme conditions would be uninhabitable to life as we know it. New research, however, suggests that we might be underestimating the hardiness of lichens.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. There is evidence that at least some water existed on the surface of Mars around 4bn years ago. Exactly where this water came from ...

New York, Sep 21 (IANS) Mars may be just too small to hold onto large amounts of water — essential for life to thrive on the Red Planet, according to a study. While Mars has no liquid water on its ...

Previous research on deep-sea sediments had suggested that Mars might influence Earth's climate, but the magnitude of this influence had not been clearly established.

Visit Mars as it might have looked billions of years ago. Not frozen and dry, but wet, warm, and alive with flowing water. Across vast highlands near the Martian equator, deep river-like valleys snake ...

Mars, long admired for its rusty hue and alien deserts, may play a far greater role in shaping life on Earth than once ...