Mars is the fourth planet from the sun and has a distinct rusty red appearance and two unusual moons. The Red Planet is a ...

In a recent development, NASA has identified a colossal structure breaking through the atmosphere of Mars. This discovery has sparked a flurry of speculation about the structure’s origin and purpose.

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.

When people imagine humanity’s future beyond Earth, Mars is usually the first destination that comes to mind. It is close, ...

Mars is known for its barren desert landscape and dry climate. But two recent studies in the journals Nature and Science go beneath the surface,... The core of Mars looks like Earth’s. What makes the ...

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Tremendous tilts of Mars' rotational axis during the past 20 million years may have dried out the planet, according to a new study. The findings may help solve the mystery of how Mars, which once ...