NASA’s Curiosity rover has photographed a bizarre, coral-shaped rock on Mars, believed to have formed billions of years ago.

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A metallic-looking rock sitting on the Martian surface has jolted a mission that was already rewriting what we know about the Red Planet. After years of scanning dust, dunes and ancient lakebeds, a ...

So, Mars does have storms, but they’re far drier and dustier than the thunderstorms on Earth. Scientists are continually ...

The search for life on Mars may continue, but the search for life going to Mars just took a big turn. Way back in 2007, scientists took samples from the cleanroom where the Phoenix Mars rover was ...

Using lunar ice to make rocket fuel could help future lunar settlements sustain themselves and provide a launch pad for astronauts to reach Mars.

Fresh energy builds around simple, steady steps. Before dawn, quick-thinking Mercury conjoins fiery Mars, so thoughts race ...

Analog missions are designed to simulate the crew’s experience in a given mission plan. In some cases, they simulate surface ...

Moon dust is sharp, corrosive, and potentially fatal. NASA’s new electric force field shield is designed to blast it away.

"I hope you’ve enjoyed the ride as much as we have," Sixx said while reflecting on the band's humble beginnings.

Most marine animals form their shells from calcium carbonate, which is a tough mineral also found in limestone. Some sponges and microorganisms use another compound silica. There is also a group of ...