Solar wind washes over the planets, but it briefly disappeared at Mars due to an event on the sun. Mars's atmosphere temporarily expanded by thousands of kilometers. NASA's MAVEN orbiter observed the ...
Mars's atmosphere and climate are impacted by interactions with solar wind, a stream of plasma comprised of protons and electrons that flows from the sun's outermost atmosphere (corona), traveling at ...
A groundbreaking study published inGeophysical Research Letters takes us closer to understanding Mars’ wind dynamics and how they shape the planet’s iconic dunes. By focusing on granular materials ...
Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. What’s the weather like on Mars? Beyond the obvious—it’s ...
The planet Mars has several similarities with Earth, including extinct volcanoes, dry lake beds, and active dust storms, the last of which is governed by the Red Planet’s prevailing winds. However, ...
What can sand dunes on Earth and Mars teach us about the latter’s wind behavior and atmosphere? This is what a recently awarded NASA grant hopes to address as a PhD student at Texas A&M University ...
Mars experienced a sudden rupture in the cosmic order about one year ago. It was almost like the red planet had briefly been transported to another solar system. Normally in our solar system, the sun ...