Our biggest obstacle might not be technological,” author Scott E. Solomon said of future life on Mars. “It might be us.” ...

Arnie said, "Get your ass to Mars", but is it really a good idea? We asked the experts about our Martian future.

Getting to humans to Mars isn't as simple as hitching a ride on the next outbound rocket, and the amount of planning required ...

NASA’s Perseverance rover produced breathable oxygen on Mars on April 20, 2021, marking the first time humans manufactured a ...

Scientists reveal that time passes slightly faster on Mars due to weaker gravity. Einstein’s theory explains why humans would ...

The humans who move to Mars might not remain "human" for very long. Evolution is a powerful force, transcending planetary boundaries. As Rice University biologist Scott Solomon points out in his ...

A look at the debate over building a city on the Moon or Mars, covering scientific findings, mission timelines and challenges discussed on the Fiction Science podcast.

The plan for the tourist camp comes as NASA wants to send humans to Mars. Mars-V is developing a Mars simulation tourist center in Mongolia’s Gobi Desert for 2029. Tourists experience harsh conditions ...

Scientists say the dream of settling the Red Planet comes with major health risks that we are only beginning to understand.

SpaceX is putting its longstanding focus of sending humans to Mars on the back burner to prioritize establishing a settlement ...