The Latest Breaking News from Mars

Dianne McGrath was shortlisted for the Mars One project, now she's circumnavigating Earth

Dianne was one of seven Australians shortlisted for the Mars One project. But that collapsed, so she's doing the next best thing.

ABC News · Apr 19, 2023

NASA rover discovers 'dragon bones' on Mars

The Curiosity has been exploring the planet's Gale crater since August 2012, recently spotting something incredibly peculiar.

Chronicle Live · Apr 18, 2023

Michael Mosley issues warning to coffee drinkers as it could limit weight loss

The diet expert has advised your daily coffee intake may be stopping you from reaching your weight loss goals.

Daily Record · Apr 18, 2023

How soils changed life on Earth

For the first 4 billion years of Earth’s existence, its continents were dusty, barren and rocky landscapes similar to the surface of Mars. But, around 500 million years ago, this all changed.

The Conversation · Apr 17, 2023

SpaceX scrubs first test launch of behemoth Starship

SpaceX says the vessel, which would be most powerful space rocket ever launched, will be key to one day reaching Mars.

Al Jazeera · Apr 17, 2023

SpaceX scrubs 1st space launch of giant Starship rocket due to fueling issue

SpaceX aimed to launch its giant SpaceX rocket to space for the first time ever today (April 17), but it wasn't meant to be.

Space · Apr 17, 2023

Roman temple found in France may have been dedicated to war god Mars

A large temple possibly used by Roman soldiers for hundreds of years has been unearthed by archaeologists in northwest France.

LiveScience · Apr 17, 2023

East Africa’s peace mission in the DRC: why it’s in Burundi’s interest to help

Burundi was the first country to offer troops to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in 2022 as part of east Africa’s peace drive after a wave of attacks from the rebel group known as Mouvement du 23 Mars (M23).

The Conversation · Apr 17, 2023

SpaceX scraps Starship launch at the last minute due to frozen valve

The 400-foot-tall, stainless steel Starship could one day shuttle humans to the moon. But getting the rocket to fly is no easy feat, and it'll be 48 hours until the team can try again, SpaceX said.

WEKU · Apr 17, 2023

Elon Musk’s Space X to launch Starship rocket: What to know

SpaceX is counting down to the first test flight of its Starship, the most powerful rocket ever built.

Al Jazeera · Apr 17, 2023