Baker’s yeast isn’t just useful in the kitchen — it may also be built for space. Researchers found that yeast cells can survive intense shock waves and toxic chemicals similar to those on Mars. The cells protect themselves by forming special stress-response structures that help them endure extreme conditions.

NASA has plans to send astronauts to Mars surprisingly soon, but their exact timeline is still rather vague for a number of different reasons.

NASA's Perseverance rover discovered rocks on Mars, providing new evidence the red planet was once a wet, habitable world that could support life.

The current image of Mars as an arid and hostile desert contrasts sharply with the history revealed by its surface. Channels, minerals altered by water, and other geological traces indicate that the red planet was,

Scientists reveal that time passes slightly faster on Mars due to weaker gravity. Einstein’s theory explains why humans would technically age faster, though the difference remains extremely small.

The Curiosity rover is travelling along the lower slopes of Mount Sharp (Mars), a large mountain in the center of Gale Crater on Mars.

Bruno Mars scores his twentieth Pop Airplay chart top 10 hit as "I Just Might" climbs to No. 10 in just its third week. Mars passes Justin Timberlake and Pink's records.