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Air sealed in Perseverance's Mars sample return tubes is as precious as the rocks themselves
By Samantha Mathewson published
Scientists won't only study the rocks NASA's Perseverance rover has cached throughout its trek across Mars. They want the fresh Mars air, too.
Perseverance Mars rover digs into intriguing 'Bright Angel' rock formation (photo)
By Rahul Rao published
NASA's Perseverance rover has begun studying an intriguingly light-colored patch of rock that mission team members call "Bright Angel."
Is there liquid water on Mars today? Marsquake data could tell us
By Rahul Rao published
Some scientists believe they may be able to find buried liquid water on the Red Planet by studying seismic and magnetic readings to reconstruct the aftermath of marsquakes.
The speed of sound on Mars is constantly changing, study finds
By Deepa Jain published
New research shows that the speed of sound on Mars varies considerably by location and temperature. The findings could help scientists understand sounds picked up by Martian rovers, as well as make future crewed ventures safer.
NASA's Perseverance Mars rover enters new Red Planet territory: 'Bright Angel'
By Rahul Rao published
NASA's Perseverance Mars rover has been rerouted across a Red Planet dune field to reach the Marian territory known as "Bright Angel"
Mars meteorites reveal clues about what lies within the Red Planet
By Stefanie Waldek published
Volcanic meteorites from Mars give scientists a glimpse into the planet's structure.
Radiation will be a real challenge for Mars colonists, powerful solar storm shows
By Meredith Garofalo published
A powerful solar storm in May 2024 created auroras on Mars and provided scientists with crucial information that could aid future crewed missions to the Red Planet.
Solar storm douses Mars in radiation as auroras flicker in the Red Planet sky (video)
By Keith Cooper published
NASA's fleet of robotic Martian explorers measured the effects of May's dramatic solar storms, experiencing the equivalent of undergoing about 30 chest X-rays all at once.
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