ESA's Rosalind Franklin rover will investigate possible signs of life in Martian clay.

The rusty world is full of mysteries—and some of the solar system's most extreme geology. Learn more about Earth's smaller, colder neighbor.

Mars wasn't always frozen and barren. Billions of years ago it had flowing rivers, standing lakes, and possibly oceans. It ...

The planet Mars is home to many wonders waiting to be discovered by humans in the coming years. Experts recently discovered ...

Geologically, Mars is very reminiscent of the moon. But it also looks a lot like the Earth. It all depends on who you ask. Current understanding of Mars' evolution is based on spacecraft measurements ...

But seriously, unlike the dynamic crust of Earth, the Martian surface isn’t broken up into tectonic plates floating on magma.

For years, scientists have been intrigued by mysterious dark streaks running down the slopes of Martian cliffs and craters. These marks, called slope streaks and recurring slope lineae (RSLs), have ...

Dust devils are a regular feature on Mars. Just like those found on Earth, these mini whirlwinds form when parts of Mars are ...

Making Mars Earthlike is not impossible in principle, but the scale of mass, heat, oxygen, and energy required makes it far beyond current capability.