Scientists solve a 15-year Mars mystery, confirming ferric hydroxysulfate formed by volcanic and hydrothermal heating across ...

Jezero Crater’s rocks reveal three stages of water activity, shifting from hostile acidic fluids to more life-friendly ...

"The results reported here can be crucial when down-selecting which samples, if not all, are returned to Earth." ...

“The presence of this mineral puts a lot more nuance on what was going on,” said Mario Parente, an associate professor of ...

New research using NASA's Perseverance rover has uncovered strong evidence that Mars' Jezero Crater experienced multiple ...

Astronauts train to scale a Mars volcano at an analogue site in France. Lava tubes that crisscross the Martian surface might provide sanctuaries for the first human explorers on the Red Planet. (Photo ...

Was Mars once warm enough to support life? Scientists are still unclear about what the climate was like on Mars billions of years ago. However, there are some clues. A form of sulfur from active ...

Mars may have released sulfur gases that trapped heat, shaped the climate, and created conditions for ancient life.

NASA’s Perseverance rover revealed 24 mineral types in Jezero Crater, showing Mars experienced several water episodes.

Researchers at UMass Amherst have discovered a new mineral on Mars, providing insights into the planet’s potential for life.

Researchers at UMass Amherst have helped identify a new mineral on Mars giving more insight into possible life on the planet.

The climate of early Mars remains a mystery for planetary scientists, but Martian meteorites provide some clues. In a new study published in Science Advances, computer modeling was used to predict the ...