NASA’s discovery of potential evidence of ancient life on Mars means “our galaxy could be teeming with life,” says a ...
Researchers who examined data from Perseverance found that the rocks contained organics that could have been the precursors to life.
NASA’s “leopard-spotted” Martian rock may be the clearest potential sign of ancient microbial life yet—proof awaits sample ...
NASA says they've discovered the clearest evidence of potential life on Mars to date, but as history shows, finding actual proof of life remains a difficult task.
Mars’ north polar vortex locks its atmosphere in extreme cold and darkness, freezing out water vapor and triggering a ...
A new study looked into how biomolecules trapped in pure ice were capable of withstanding the harsh radiation of Mars for ...
It's not the first time there have been claims of signs of life on Mars, so why are scientists particularly thrilled now?
Mars has fascinated scientists for decades, particularly its intriguing gullies etched into the sandy dunes of theRed Planet.
Western Washington University assistant professor Melissa Rice, pictured here in 2012 at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, Calif. A Western Washington University researcher has helped ...
A NASA study shows bacteria fragments can survive 50 million years in Martian ice. Pure ice, not rock, could hold clues to ...
Scientists discovered that baker’s yeast can survive harsh Mars-like conditions, revealing how simple life forms adapt under ...
If life ever existed on Mars, traces of it might still be frozen beneath the planet's icy surface.