“The closer it is to the sun, the more a planet becomes dominated by the sun’s gravity,” Kane said. “Because Mars is farther ...

Mars’ positioning is what gives the lighter planet such a strong pull. “The closer it is to the sun, the more a planet ...

Researchers uncover how Mars affects Earth’s orbit, offering new insight into the planetary forces behind ice ages.

A new climate model suggests that ancient lakes on Mars may have survived for decades beneath thin layers of ice that formed ...

The findings potentially solve the paradox of how liquid water seems to have persisted on Mars even when the climate grew too ...

Scientists who work on long-term climate patterns usually stay close to Earth. The data is here, the records are clearer, and ...

New climate modeling suggests that small lakes on ancient Mars could have stayed liquid for decades, even in a generally cold environment. Small lakes on early Mars may have stayed in liquid form for ...

Thin, seasonal ice may have protected ancient lakes on Mars, allowing liquid water to last for decades despite cold ...

New MarsDaily research explains how thin seasonal ice could have allowed ancient Martian lakes to remain liquid for decades, despite a cold early Mars climate ...

Scientists identify Amazonis Planitia as a promising Mars landing site, citing possible underground water, moderate ...

Scientists believe that these two microorganisms could work together more effectively. Through biocementation, they could ...