NASA's Mars rover is hunting ruby-like gems - and it just found some on the red planet

In 2023, NASA's Curiosity rover found opal on Mars. Now Perseverance has added some new gems to the list.

What new Mars discoveries say about the possibility of ancient life

Scientists edge closer to answering Mars’ biggest question: Did life ever exist on the red planet? Here's the latest from two ...

Mars has air, but almost none of it can keep you alive

For all the drama around getting to Mars, the harder question starts after landing. A person can step onto the planet with ...

Molecules Found on Mars for First Time Confirm Planet Once Had 'Right Chemistry to Support Life,' NASA Says

Seven of the organic molecules were found for the first time ever on the Red Planet, including compounds that are chemical ...
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Mars was once a blue planet with a vast ocean, ancient rivers reveal

Mars, now a dusty world of rusted rock and thin air, once carried enough water to transform its face into something far more familiar. New mapping of ancient river systems indicates that a vast ...
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Mars rover spots rock that looks like a dinosaur skull

NASA’s Perseverance rover has spotted a rock so intriguing that the public has voted it “ Image of the Week .” A bizarre ...
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Mars orbiter captures first-ever photo of volcano above clouds, taller than any on Earth

NASA scientists say the images provide far more than just a striking never-before-seen view of the Martian geography. Studying the features detailed in Odyssey's photos could help NASA prepare for ...