In the midst of climate change, awareness of humanity’s negative impact on the planet has grown, making the idea of moving to ...

Mars, the red planet, may have a secret energy source in its depths that could support life in its climate, should humans ...

The idea that humans could one day populate and even colonize Mars is one no longer confined to the realm of science fiction. Billionaire Elon Musk founded SpaceX in 2002 with the vision of paving the ...

Arthur Clarke, screenwriter for the blockbuster film "2001: A Space Odyssey," has been resurrected as an advanced OpenAI chatbot to help map out the transformation of Mars into a new Eden for humanity ...

Astronauts train to scale a Mars volcano at an analogue site in France. Lava tubes that crisscross the Martian surface might provide sanctuaries for the first human explorers on the Red Planet. (Photo ...

It's time now for our science news roundup from Short Wave, NPR's science podcast. I am joined by the show's two hosts, Regina Barber and Emily Kwong. Hi, y'all. EMILY KWONG, BYLINE: Hi. REGINA BARBER ...

Strange blobs found inside Mars by Nasa’s InSight lander may be remnants of the ancient “embryo” that eventually developed into the planet we see today, according to a new study. The findings, ...

Mars’ north polar vortex locks its atmosphere in extreme cold and darkness, freezing out water vapor and triggering a ...

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