Lightning on Mars? Scientists believe they've detected its crackling sounds on the red planet

Researchers have documented 55 instances of "mini lightning" over two Martian years by eavesdropping on the whirling wind recorded by NASA's Perseverance rover.

NASA rover detects electric discharges like 'mini-sonic booms' on Mars

NASA's Perseverance rover has for the first time helped scientists confirm that electrical sparks often ignite within ...

In a major new report, scientists build rationale for sending astronauts to Mars

A new report published Tuesday, titled “A Science Strategy for the Human Exploration of Mars,” represents the answer from ...
New Scientist

Mars may once have had a much larger moon

There are two small moons in orbit around Mars today, but both may be remnants of a much larger moon that had enough of a ...
Scientific American

Timekeeping on Mars Is a Tall Order. Here’s Why

Even worse, the orbit of Mars is elliptical (think of a slight oval rather than a perfect circle), which means that sometimes ...

Analysis-Musk's Mars mission adds risk to red-hot SpaceX IPO

By Joey Roulette, Ross Kerber and Echo Wang WASHINGTON, Dec 12 (Reuters) - Investors eyeing SpaceX's potential blockbuster ...