NASA has plans to send astronauts to Mars surprisingly soon, but their exact timeline is still rather vague for a number of different reasons.

The current image of Mars as an arid and hostile desert contrasts sharply with the history revealed by its surface. Channels, minerals altered by water, and other geological traces indicate that the red planet was,

Baker’s yeast isn’t just useful in the kitchen — it may also be built for space. Researchers found that yeast cells can survive intense shock waves and toxic chemicals similar to those on Mars. The cells protect themselves by forming special stress-response structures that help them endure extreme conditions.

After the Red Planet reemerged from conjunction — a period when NASA doesn't communicate with spacecraft because Mars is behind the sun from Earth's point of view in space — scientists began planning a rare type of experiment for the Curiosity rover. The robot has only conducted it once before in the 13 years it has roamed Mars.

Scientists reveal that time passes slightly faster on Mars due to weaker gravity. Einstein’s theory explains why humans would technically age faster, though the difference remains extremely small.

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Bruno Mars scores his twentieth Pop Airplay chart top 10 hit as "I Just Might" climbs to No. 10 in just its third week. Mars passes Justin Timberlake and Pink's records.

NASA's Perseverance rover, launched in Florida, discovered bleached rocks on Mars, providing new evidence that the planet was once wet and habitable.