22 September 2020
Perseverance is the first NASA mission to explicitly look for signs of ancient life. It will also test the first extraterrestrial helicopter and prepare for human exploration.
1 July 2020
We once thought Mars had canals built by an advanced society. We've come a long way since then, but there is still much to discover, finds Leah Crane
30 March 2020
The more we look at Mars, the more signs of ancient water we find. Now a study suggests that the Red Planet could have been home to hot springs
18 December 2019
How do you revive a burned koala? How many microplastics does a teabag release? Find out how well you've been paying attention with our fun festive quiz
30 September 2019
Elon Musk's giant Starship rocket is due to take passengers on a trip around the moon in 2020. Last night, he said orbital tests will begin within two months
11 July 2019
New Scientist interviewed James Lovelock to discuss Gaia’s Novacene and our new AI overlords, microwaving hamsters for science and why Elon Musk’s Mars mission is ‘crazy’
2 July 2019
We have wondered for centuries whether our neighbouring planet is home to life, just like our own. The search is ongoing, but there are promising signs.
13 February 2019
The European Space Agency is sending a rover to look for signs of life on Mars, and it has been named after one of the discoverers of DNA
26 October 2017
In Martian summer, the combination of warm temperatures and a thin atmosphere make any liquid water on the surface boil, which can let dust hover across the ground
21 August 2017
The Red Planet may have had intense snowstorms long ago when it was wetter, but a model shows it could still have violent snowfall at night when the clouds cool
