Why NASA is studying 1.2-billion-year-old Scottish rocks for clues to ancient life on Mars and the Red Planet’s watery pastAncient rocks found in Scotland's Stoer Formation are being studied by NASA to understand potential signs of life. These rocks formed 1.2 b...
30 Sep, 2026, 01.15 AM IST
Billions of years ago, Mars shifted from rivers and lakes to dry dunes; NASA says Curiosity’s hematite crystals may help date that climate shift in rockRecent studies on hematite crystal sizes reveal insights into Mars' ancient climate shifts. The presence of these tiny crystals suggests th...
26 Aug, 2026, 01.10 PM IST
NASA's Curiosity rover discovers vast field of honeycomb-like textures on Mars. Here's why it mattersNASA's Curiosity rover found a large field of honeycomb-like rock textures. These polygonal fractures are the largest such formation the ro...
30 Jul, 2026, 08.23 PM IST
In 2012, NASA's Curiosity Rover discovered a home, now that 96-mile wide Gale Crater is sparking claims of finding doorway to a long lost civilization in MarsNASA, the European Space Agency, and other international partners continue planning ambitious explorations of Mars, including efforts to re...
29 Jul, 2026, 08.30 PM IST
NASA’s Curiosity Mars rover sends images of cracked wheel, shows signs of ageing after 14 years on the Red PlanetNASA's Curiosity rover's wheels show extensive wear after years of exploration. Sharp rocks and uneven terrain have caused significant dama...
28 Jul, 2026, 02.42 PM IST
NASA's Perseverance discovers a rich cache of organic molecules on Mars, suggesting the building blocks of life were widespread on the ancient Red PlanetLife on Mars: Scientists have detected complex organic matter in an ancient river valley on Mars, specifically within Jezero Crater. This d...
28 Jun, 2026, 10.50 AM IST
Mars organic molecule discovery is difficult to explain without life, NASA study suggestsNASA's Curiosity rover has detected long-chain organic molecules, alkanes, in an ancient Martian lake bed. Scientists argue these findings ...
15 Feb, 2026, 07.49 AM IST
- NASA's Curiosity rover marks 5 years of Mars exploration
Washington, Aug 5 (IANS) NASA's Curiosity rover which found that that ancient Mars had the right chemistry to support living microbes is ma...
05 Aug, 2017, 01.42 PM IST
NASA's Mars probe spots evidence of ancient lakeThe Opportunity mission has been investigating sites on and near the western rim of Endeavour Crater since 2011. The crater is about 22 kil...
26 Jun, 2017, 12.56 PM IST
Ancient lake on Mars harboured diverse microbial life: Study"These were very different, co-existing environments in the same lake," said Joel Hurowitz of Stony Brook University in the US.
02 Jun, 2017, 03.50 PM IST
- Ancient Mars lake had microbe-friendly conditions: Study
New York, June 2 (IANS) An ancient Martian lake had conditions suitable for different types of microbes to survive, according to a new rese...
02 Jun, 2017, 01.10 PM IST
- Mars had flowing water for long time, reveals high-silica 'halos'
Washington, May 31 (IANS) Ancient Mars had flowing water much longer than previously believed, suggests pale zones called "halos" with high...
31 May, 2017, 01.25 PM IST
- Curiosity rover uncovers layered rock formations on Mars
New York, Sep 13 (IANS) NASA's Curiosity Mars rover has sent back spectacular colour images of layered rock formations on the Red Planet.
13 Sep, 2016, 11.37 AM IST
Curiosity views spectacular rock formations on MarsThe new images represent Curiosity's last stop in the Murray Buttes, where the rover has been driving for just over one month.
11 Sep, 2016, 01.41 PM IST
Ancient Mars had long-lasting lakes, rivers: NASAMars harboured long-lasting lakes and water streams about 3.8 to 3.3 billion years ago, boosting the odds that life may have once existed o...
09 Oct, 2015, 05.02 PM IST
NASA’s Curiosity Rover Discovers Evidence Of Water On Mars10 Dec, 2014, 04.19 PM IST
New evidence of water on Mars: NASAThe American space agency said Mars's Mount Sharp was built by sediments deposited in a large lake bed over tens of millions of years.
09 Dec, 2014, 12.52 PM IST