We all know Mars is called “The Red Planet,” but have you ever stopped to wonder—why is it red? The classic joke explanation ...

The European Space Agency (ESA) just released some new snapshots from its Mars Express orbiter that detail the dynamic ...

It’s the year 2400, and the people of the planet Earth are ready to branch out further into the cosmos. Now space travelers can bring April showers and spring flowers to the red planet with this ...

First ever supercomputer simulations of Mars with a fully molten core could explain the Red Planet's unusual magnetic field. Billions of years ago, Mars had an active magnetic field. Mysteriously, its ...

The red planet Mars, named for the Roman god of war, has long been an omen in the night sky. And in its own way, the planet’s rusty red surface tells a story of destruction. Billions of years ...

Mars, the fourth planet from the sun, is a dry, rocky world. Its famous red color has earned it the nickname the Red Planet. Mars has fascinated people throughout history, and today, it is one of ...