Mars was once a watery world, with lakes, rivers and a shallow ocean similar to those on Earth. But somewhere between 2 billion and 3 billion years ago, the water dried up after severe climate change.

"Spiders on Mars" is the name given to a geological feature, known as araneiform terrain, that is visible in multiple locations on the Red Planet.In these places, hundreds of dark crack-like ...

The five-year study was conducted by NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory. Over two decades since NASA researchers first saw images of mysterious, spider-like formations across the southern hemisphere ...

In Vedic astrology, Mars is a significant planet symbolizing action, energy, and ambition. Known for its aggressive nature, it can influence courage and determination. A well-placed Mars brings ...

The red planet Mars, named for the Roman god of war, has long been an omen in the night sky. And in its own way, the planet’s rusty red surface tells a story of destruction. Billions of years ...

China’s historic attempt to bring samples from Mars to Earth could launch as soon as 2028, two years earlier than previously stated, according to a senior mission official. The country’s ...

Mars spiders have arrived on Earth. But fear not, arachnophobes — these "spiders" aren't actual arachnids, but spider-like geological formations on the Martian surface. And NASA has just ...

Watching for changes in Mars' orbit over time could be new way to detect passing dark matter, according to researchers. In a new study, MIT physicists propose that if most of the dark matter in ...

Sep. 25, 2024 — New research suggests Mars' missing atmosphere -- which dramatically diminished 3.5 billion years ago -- could be locked in the planet's clay-covered crust. Water on Mars could ...

The discovery was made on the Red Planet's northern polar plains thanks to observations of Mars' gravity by NASA's Insight mission and other satellites in orbit. Map highlighting the dense ...