This image shows part of the ice cap sitting at Mars’ north pole, complete with bright swathes of ice, dark troughs and depressions, and signs of strong winds and stormy activity. The landscape here ...

In a groundbreaking discovery, scientists have detected what appears to be a hidden ocean beneath Mars’ northern pole. This revelation, derived from recent data and advanced radar technology, offers ...

(Adds quotes, details throughout) By Irene Klotz PASADENA, Calif., May 25 (Reuters) - A small science probe blazed through the salmon-colored skies of Mars on Sunday, touching down on a frozen desert ...

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A new analysis of Mars using data from NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) has revealed previously hidden structures under the northern ice cap. Share on Facebook (opens in a new window) Share on ...

A schematic of temperature measurements shows how it is 40 degrees Celsius colder inside the north polar vortex (indicated by the yellow line) compared to outside the vortex. A rare glimpse into the ...

Water is the essence of life. When scientists discovered permafrost ice caps on Mars’ north pole in 1976, the news immediately sparked speculation about potential life on the red planet. The later ...

Instead of a winter wonderland, the Red Planet’s northern hemisphere goes through an active — even explosive — spring thaw. While New Year’s Eve is around the corner here on Earth, Mars scientists are ...

NASA's Phoenix spacecraft has successfully landed near Mars' north pole for a 90-day digging mission. The polygon-cracked terrain under the Phoenix Mars Lander is believed to hold a reservoir of ice ...

LOS ANGELES — The Phoenix lander’s first taste test of soil near Mars’ north pole reveals a briny environment similar to what can be found in back yards on Earth, scientists said Thursday. The finding ...