Scientists may be one step closer in their hunt for signs of past life on Mars after the Curiosity rover's latest find.

We state that these large amounts of long-chain alkane are not consistent with only a small number of known abiotic sources of organic molecules on ancient Mars. That single sentence encapsulates an ...

NASA has sent five robotic vehicles to Mars. Sojourner, Spirit, Opportunity, Curiosity, and Perseverance. Look back at the missions. (NASA/AFP via Getty Images) Martian mudstones contain features that ...

The boxwork pattern, which looks like a spiderweb from space, offers clues to Mars' watery past. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works.

NASA’s Curiosity rover recently captured a sweeping panorama of Mars’ Gale Crater under exceptionally favorable viewing conditions, offering one of the clearest looks yet at the vast Martian basin.