Red Planet
Coverage of Red Planet in the Nexus archive.
- Mars may have once had an ocean and this chaotic valley is a big clue
Mars may have had an ocean in the past, with a colossal valley near its equator revealing clues about its watery and volcanic history. The valley, Shalbatana Vallis, was carved by enormous floods of groundwater billions of years ago. This discovery hints at a Mars that may once have been warmer and wetter than it is now.
- Mars and back in just 153 days! Scientists have found a SHORTCUT that could dramatically cut the time it takes to reach the Red Planet
Scientists have discovered a shortcut that could reduce the travel time to Mars from Earth to 153 days, significantly cutting the duration of space missions to the Red Planet. This breakthrough could revolutionize future Mars exploration efforts.
- Mars and back in just 153 days! Scientists have found a SHORTCUT that could dramatically cut the time it takes to reach the Red Planet
Scientists have discovered a shortcut that could reduce the travel time to Mars from Earth to just 153 days, a significant breakthrough for future space missions. This advancement may enable faster and more efficient exploration of the Red Planet.
- NASA Curiosity rover finds mysterious life linked molecules on mars
NASA's Curiosity rover detected diverse organic molecules on Mars, including compounds linked to life's chemistry. Some molecules, preserved in ancient clay-rich rocks, may resemble DNA building blocks, suggesting Mars could have once supported biological processes.
- Scientists found a 'bathtub ring' on Mars. Could it be evidence of an ancient Red Planet ocean?
Scientists discovered a 'bathtub ring' feature on Mars, potentially indicating the presence of an ancient ocean. The finding is based on observations of a sandy landscape with distinct rock formations.