The Romans associated the planet with their god of war because it reminded them of blood while ​​the Egyptians called it "Her ...

Scientists have tested a laser-powered mass spectrometer on Earth to detect fossilized microbes in minerals similar to those ...

The colour of Mars has been hotly debated over the years, as has whether there has ever been life on the planet ...

A new study suggests the iron oxide responsible for the red planet's distinctive hue is ferrihydrite, pointing to the bygone ...

The revelation could lead experts closer to answering the burning question - has there ever been life on Mars? “These new findings point to a potentially habitable past for Mars," said Geronimo ...

The search for extraterrestrial life extends beyond Mars to include moons like Europa and Enceladus, which might harbor life-sustaining conditions. Discoveries such as extremophiles on Earth, capable ...

NASA’s Perseverance rover, currently exploring Mars, is using Raman spectroscopy to analyse Martian rocks and hunt for signs ...

Despite being Earth's nearest planetary neighbour, Mars is a cold and desolate planet. But scientists think it wasn't always ...

Mars has been a subject of fascination for humans due to its unique colour. Nicknamed the 'Red Planet' for its iconic rusty ...

NASA's Europa Clipper is about to use Mars' gravitational pull to slingshot itself towards Jupiter's smallest moon later this ...

This success validates the method and paves the way for its use in extraterrestrial environments ... advancement represents a major step in the quest for evidence of past life on Mars, while reducing ...

The Extraterrestrial Manufacturing (ExTeM) team from IIT Madras is dedicated to ensuring astronauts can thrive once they ...