NASA's Curiosity Rover Snapped a Breathtaking Martian 'Postcard', Giving a Highly Detailed Photo of Mars

SPACE 06.17.2023 00:31 AM

NASA's Curiosity rover captures highly detailed Martian panorama by merging morning and afternoon photos, revealing the Red Planet's stunning landscapes. Check it out in this article.

NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter Unveils High-Resolution 3D Map, Revolutionizing the Viewing Experience of the Red Planet

06.14.2023 03:46 AM

The data from NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter makes it accessible to anyone worldwide with a smartphone, allowing users to search, utilize, and be in awe of the information. Check out this article to learn more details.

Venus, Mars Will Shine in West’s Twilight After Sunset This Week

06.05.2023 08:30 AM

Venus, Mars and Saturn have something in store for us this week. Read to know the details. (Photo: Wikimedia Commons/Lunar and Planetary Institute) Venus, Mars Will Shine in West's Twilight After Sunset This Week Venus and Mars will both be visible in the skies today.

Is Mars Hot or Cold? Red Planet's Surface Temperature in Real Life Explained

05.31.2023 17:34 PM

Mars may appear hot because of its red color, but its true temperature does not reflect its hue. Check out this article to learn the real temperature of the Martian surface.

NASA Lost Ingenuity Mars Helicopter for 6 Sols After Experiencing Total Communications Blackout

05.30.2023 08:30 AM

NASA experienced a total radio blackout and didn't get any signal from Mars helicopter Ingenuity for six sols. Continue reading for the full story.

Which Planet in the Solar System Is Closest to Earth? Surprise, It’s neither Venus nor Mars

05.29.2023 08:50 AM

Scientists verified through calculations and simulations that neither Venus nor Mars holds the title of the closest planet to Earth. Find out which among the planets in the Solar System has this title.

First Alien Message? Scientists To Simulate Extraterrestrial Signal From Mars, Send It to Earth

05.23.2023 23:27 PM

Scientists will be encoding a signal to be transmitted from Mars to Earth in order to concretely rehearse the scenario of aliens potentially reaching out to earthlings. Read to learn more.

NASA's Mars InSight Lander Determines Thick Crust and Radioactive Heat Source of the Red Planet

05.18.2023 03:39 AM

A recent study using data from NASA's InSight mission reveals that the crust of Mars is significantly thicker than the Earth's or the Moon's. Read the article to learn more.

Will Robots Wired With AI-ChatGPT Be Helpful in Studying Mars? Here's What Experts Say

05.15.2023 08:30 AM

Many experts don't want to trust their research, including the study of Mars, on artificial intelligence (AI) like ChatGPT alone. Read to know why.

Extraterrestrial Soundscapes: Are Sound Waves the Key to Finding Alien Life?

05.11.2023 22:45 PM

Sound waves could be used to search for alien life traces in other planets and know about other features that require extensive tools to discover. Read to learn more.

Book Rock? NASA Curiosity Rover Finds Stone Over Martian Surface That Resembles Paperback Shape

05.11.2023 00:18 AM

The unique book rock found and snapped by the NASA Curiosity rover has been dubbed "Terra Firme." Read to learn more.

Mars Zhurong Rover Picks Up Faint Water Signals Across the Red Planet; Findings Suggest That Water May Have Been Present a Few Hundred Thousand Years Ago

05.08.2023 02:05 AM

The recent findings of the Zhurong rover shows that water activity may have been present on the Martian surface more recently than thought. Read to learn more.

How Did Fragments of Mars Reach Earth? Astronomers Explain the Complex Process of the Origin of These Martian Rocks

05.05.2023 10:57 AM

A total of 188 Mars meteorites were found on Earth from thousands of asteroid impacts scientists documented and recovered. Read the article on how these Martian fragments reached Earth.

Plant-Inspired Robots Could Help Future Human Colonies on Mars Thrive Without Having To Wait on Supplies From Earth

05.03.2023 09:30 AM

Meet the roboplants, the plant-inspired robots that could someday help astronauts establish a human colony on Mars without relying on supplies from Earth. Check it out in this article.

Growing Rice Plants on Mars? Red Planet's First Humans Could Farm Gene-Edited Crops, Researchers Say

05.01.2023 03:53 AM

Researchers found that gene-edited crops, particularly rice, could grow in the harsh environment of Mars. Read the article to learn more.

China Might Add Small Helicopter Like NASA's Ingenuity, Six-Legged Robot for Its Tianwen-3 Mars Mission

04.30.2023 04:00 AM

China is reportedly planning to add a helicopter and robot to support its Mars sample return mission. Continue reading for more details.

Ingenuity Helicopter Captures Perseverance Rover on Mars During Its 51st Flight

04.29.2023 09:07 AM

On its 51st flight, the Ingenuity helicopter took a photo of its companion rover on Mars from 40 feet above the surface. Read the article to learn more details.

China's Dormant Mars Rover May Never Wake Up From Planned Hibernation Due to Dust

04.27.2023 23:37 PM

The Zhurong Mars rover was supposed to exit its hibernation last December 2022, and yet it still remains dormant today. Read to learn more.

Mars' Moon Deimos' Most Detailed Images Captured by UAE's Hope Probe During Recent Flybys

04.25.2023 00:00 AM

UAE Space Agency's Hope Probe got too close to Mars' moon Deimos and collected images and data that might help reveal its origins. Check it out in this article.

What Lies at Mars' Core? Passing Seismic Waves Shed Light on Red Planet's Center

04.24.2023 21:44 PM

Using data from NASA's InSight lander, scientists could dig deep into the composition of Mars' core. Read to learn more.

NASA Perseverance Rover Loses Its Martian Pet Rock After Over a Year of Companionship

04.21.2023 11:00 AM

NASA's Perseverance rover had lost its companion for over a year — its pet rock. Read for more details.