“We found that ferrihydrite mixed with basalt, a volcanic rock ... only have formed when water was still present on the surface, Mars rusted earlier than we previously thought.

Volcanic activity could also have triggered ... could only have formed when water was still present on the surface, Mars rusted earlier than we previously thought,” said Valantinas.

Researchers have found new evidence for a massive subsurface ocean on Mars, again raising the possibility of microbial life.

NASA’s Perseverance rover is tirelessly exploring Mars and recently overcame a rocky challenge to collect another valuable ...

Mars may once have held enough water to fill oceans and form coastlines. The planet’s red dust contains water and likely formed in cold conditions.

Mars has fascinated people for centuries, not only because it is our closest neighbor in space but also because of its ...

Seismic readings of the interior of Mars strongly suggest large quantities of water buried 6 to 12 miles underground.

“The idea is that Mars’ climate cooled down by this time and the surface dried up ... and his colleagues previously suggested that volcanic activity in the region, as well as a change ...

We found that ferrihydrite mixed with basalt, a volcanic rock ... only have formed when water was still present on the surface, Mars rusted earlier than we previously thought.

( If successfully implemented, our field protocol for preparation and optical microscopy of rock samples will help to ...

A study suggests Mars takes its red hue from a type of mineral that forms in cool water, which could reveal insights about whether Mars was ever able to support life.

On Earth, it is commonly associated with processes like the weathering of volcanic rocks and ash. Until now, its role in Mars' surface composition was not well understood, but this new research ...