Ever since humans gazed at the night sky, we’ve been drawn to that tiny reddish dot hovering above. Mars has captivated our imagination for generations, sparking countless questions about whether we ...

Humankind has come one step closer to finding proof of life on Mars. Nasa detected organic molecules on Mars, including ...

The humans who move to Mars might not remain "human" for very long. Evolution is a powerful force, transcending planetary boundaries. As Rice University biologist Scott Solomon points out in his ...

Protecting astronauts in space — and maybe even Mars — will help transform health on Earth.

If humans are ever to land on Mars, they will need somewhere to stay—a protective shell that can shield them from the sun’s harsh rays. One possible answer: great, glassy domes of ice. Mars is rich in ...

When astronauts travel to Mars, they will face a unique and potentially dangerous communications challenge. Communications between their spacecraft and Earth will have delays ranging from a few ...

With current technology, getting to Mars will take six to nine months and the same again to return. That in itself would ...

NASA has offered a sneak peek inside its Mars simulation habitat where four volunteers have now spent 150 days isolated from the outside world. By living within the confines of the 1,700-square-foot ...