Microorganisms first appeared on Earth in ancient bodies of water around 3.7 billion years ago. But while Mars might have hosted substantial bodies of water around the same time, it’s tough for scientists to determine whether these otherworldly pools also harbored microbial life.

These rocks turned out to contain a mineral called kaolinite, which on Earth forms in warm, rainy environments or near hot springs—places that are ideal for life. Wiens estimates that the rocks—found in an ancient riverbed and strewn uphill on the rim of Jezero Crater—are several billion years old.

Scientists have identified another possible commonality between Earth and Mars: a solid inner core. Scientists have identified another possible commonality between Earth and Mars: a solid inner core.

A new study by researchers including those at the University of Tokyo revealed that atmospheric gravity waves play a crucial role in driving latitudinal air currents on Mars, particularly at high altitudes.

Within the next decade, space agencies plan to bring samples of rock from Mars to Earth for study. Of concern is the possibility these samples contain life, which could have unforeseen consequences. Therefore,

The multi-faceted band's new tune " Try Not to Die " played a few songs into the set, poetically employing Carl Sagan's famous quote about Voyager 1 's " Pale Blue Dot " portrait of Earth as a tiny speck in space and with Frasco's thoughts on the stagnation of humankind:

With its vivid turquoise, green and blue waters, it’s no surprise Lake Salda is often promoted as the “Maldives of Turkey.” According to scientists, it’s also the only place on Earth that’s analogous to the Jezero Crater on Mars.

A new study revealed that atmospheric gravity waves play a crucial role in driving latitudinal air currents on Mars, particularly at high altitudes. The findings, based on long-term atmospheric data,

The candy maker saw strong demand for the bonds with investors placing orders for around $114.4 billion worth of notes.

Bruno Mars’s Unorthodox Jukebox hits 250 weeks on the Billboard 200, joining Doo-Wops & Hooligans as one of his longest-charting albums.

Near the end of President Trump’s address to Congress, he made a bold pledge that’s aligned with billionaire presidential advisor Elon Musk’s long ambition: Space travel to Mars. “We are going to lead humanity into space and plant the American flag on the planet Mars,