The surface of Mars is extremely cold, irradiated, and desiccated. But at one time, the planet was much warmer and wetter, ...

A recent study suggests that conditions suitable for photosynthesis, a process crucial for life ... on Mars. This creates a potential habitable environment, where sunlight reaches subsurface ...

with future missions aiming to explore these subsurface environments for potential habitats and signs of Martian life. This newly revealed hole has sparked renewed interest in exploring Mars ...

In those drill sites, Curiosity detected deposits containing an iron carbonate material called siderite. According to Ben ...

The study identifies methanogens, a type of microbe known for producing methane, as potential candidates for life on Mars ... Earth. Using data from orbiters and rovers, the team examined ...