Elon Musk’s vision to colonize Mars might sound like the plot of a science fiction novel, but it’s quickly becoming a reality. With his private space exploration company, SpaceX, Musk has set his ...

The second half of the 19th century was a particularly interesting time to imagine Mars. This was a period during which the ...

One summer night in 1877, American astronomer Asaph Hall was looking through his telescope in Washington, D.C. Mars was at ...

While the world watches Elon Musk aim for Mars, China has been quietly building and rehearsing for their own Martian colony - and their plan is more real than you think. With simulation bases already ...

Scientists have created living communities of bacteria and fungi that could survive in protective habitats on the Red Planet.

Besides the aforementioned smiley faces on Mars, there’s also Mickey Mouse on Mercury and the iconic Tombaugh Regio, also known as the “heart” of Pluto. The “man in the moon,” however ...

The results of a study into thousands of 'slopes' found by NASA on Mars' surface has left scientists surprised. The planet, ...

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The study, published in Advanced Science, represents a promising step toward real-world use. If brought to market, these batteries could help reduce emissions from vehicles and industrial sources.

Mysterious purple coating found on Mars rocks. The color pops up almost everywhere the Perseverance rover has looked—and could hold clues to the planet’s potential for ancient life.

Elon Musk’s goal of establishing human colonies on Mars depends on the company first building out its satellite-internet network, Starlink, ARK Invest researchers explained in a Tuesday note.