The race to Mars has gone from sci-fi fantasy to a meme-filled reality show, starring none other than Elon Musk.

The discovery suggests Mars may have once been warmer, wetter and more hospitable to life than previously thought. It came about when Professor Wiens directed the rover to shoot its laser at oddly ...

His fave, justifiably so: “2001: A Space Odyssey.” ‘FACE ON MARS’: Small part of the Cydonia region, taken by the Viking 1 orbiter and released by NASA/JPL on July 25, 1976. Credit ...

The Mars Volta surprised concertgoers with a setlist of new material while opening for Deftones in Portland on Tuesday night (February 25th). It would appear that the songs are from the experimental ...

Earthlings have known about the existence of Mars, the fourth planet from the sun it also orbits, since ancient times. Although the celestial body is located 140 million miles away from Earth ...

Mars may have once been a paradise with Earth-like oceans and balmy beaches that would have been ideal for harboring living organisms, according to a new study. An international team of ...

With its iconic rusty hue, Mars has long been called the red planet. Now, scientists may have discovered the potential source of that distinctive coloring, overturning a popular theory in the process.

Researchers are looking underfoot to uncover the mysterious past of Mars: Martian regoliths in the soil. Their water storage capabilities may help us understand the change in water on Mars over time.

Earth may be home to the most glorious beaches in the solar system today, but 3 billion years ago, Mars might have claimed the crown. That’s the conclusion of a new study in the Proceedings of ...

PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] — Mars has captivated scientists and the public alike for centuries. One reason is the planet’s reddish hue, earning the fourth rock from the sun its best-known ...