NASA’s new ESCAPADE mission is set to uncover the mysteries of Mars’ atmospheric loss, offering crucial insights into how the ...

Solar wind washes over the planets, but it briefly disappeared at Mars due to an event on the sun. Mars's atmosphere temporarily expanded by thousands of kilometers. NASA's MAVEN orbiter observed the ...

Researchers have documented 55 instances of "mini lightning" over two Martian years by eavesdropping on the whirling wind ...

A groundbreaking study published inGeophysical Research Letters takes us closer to understanding Mars’ wind dynamics and how they shape the planet’s iconic dunes. By focusing on granular materials ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. What’s the weather like on Mars? Beyond the obvious—it’s ...

Future Mars inhabitants may be able to use one resource on Mars they hadn’t anticipated to power future exploration of the planet, according to a new study. By tapping into wind power, space agencies ...

The planet Mars has several similarities with Earth, including extinct volcanoes, dry lake beds, and active dust storms, the last of which is governed by the Red Planet’s prevailing winds. However, ...

If it were possible to magically transport a cup of water from Earth to the surface of Mars, the liquid would instantly vaporize. Mars’s atmosphere is so vacuous (it’s less than 1% as dense as Earth’s ...

The solar wind is a constant feature of the solar system – except on Christmas Day 2022 when it suddenly vanished completely. The odd event was detected by a NASA spacecraft orbiting Mars, which found ...

PASADENA, Calif. -- NASA's new Mars lander has captured the first sounds of the Martian wind. The Jet Propulsion Laboratory released audio clips of the alien wind Friday. The low-frequency rumblings ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. It’s been a big month for Martian winds. Last week, audio ...

Mars experienced a sudden rupture in the cosmic order about one year ago. It was almost like the red planet had briefly been transported to another solar system. Normally in our solar system, the sun ...