Within the next decade, space agencies plan to bring samples of rock from Mars to Earth for study. Of concern is the possibility these samples contain life, which could have unforeseen consequences.

If Mars ever hosted microorganisms in its bygone oceans, their fossils might still be preserved in minerals—and now, we have ...

These rocks turned out to contain a mineral called kaolinite, which on Earth forms in warm, rainy environments or near hot ...

Within the next decade, space agencies plan to bring samples of rock from Mars to Earth for study. Of concern is the ...

A new method to detect life in ancient rocks could help analyze Mars samples and determine if life once existed on the red ...

China's Zhurong rover has collected data that suggests that Mars may have had oceans and beaches millions of years ago.

Planetary scientists in Algeria and Switzerland have developed a scientific instrument that could help hunt for signs of life ...

This weekend, Cellista will be performing “Élégie” at The Millibo Art Theatre. The multimedia performance will feature ...

Searching for small fossils in big rocks requires specialized tools --tools that scientists could also use to look for ...

Last year, longtime way-more-than-a-classical-tribute-band Apocalyptica released the overdue sequel to their 1996 head-turner ...

The National Weather Service warned of “life-threatening cold” as wind chills dropped to minus 60 Fahrenheit (minus 51 Celsius) in parts of North Dakota on Monday and minus 50 F (minus 46 C ...

Planetary geologists and astronomers studying Mars have known for decades that water was once likely present on the planet, after NASA's Mariner 9 mission captured images of dry gullies in the ...