One Decade, a Lot of Writing
Ten years, measured in words on astrobiology, exoplanets and the cosmos in general
"mars"
Rise of the Machines
There may be things to learn from the one known world in the universe dominated by complex machines
Aerogel Mars
A novel idea for the local terraforming of Mars raises interesting possibilities
Spring Cleaning on Mars
NASA's Insight lander is already pretty dirt-covered, but Mars may help clean it up
What Is Mars Playing At?
Elusive methane in the atmosphere of Mars gets even more elusive
Goodnight, Opportunity: So Long, and Thanks for All the Geology!
RIP Oppy (January 25, 2004–June 10, 2018)
Astrobiology Highlights of 2018
A very incomplete list of contributions furthering our search for life elsewhere (and other stuff)
A Martian Tail
A remarkable atmospheric feature on Mars reminds us how topography connects to climate
Mars and the Waves of Darkening
Be careful what you wish for, the universe can look alive when it's not
Dust Bowl Mars
As our robotic rovers experience a global storm on Mars it’s an opportunity to reflect on billions of dry, dusty years
Astrobiology Roundup: Stars in a Multiverse, Drills on Mars and More
The northern summer brings some intriguing research and exciting developments
Sniffing and Peeking at Mars
The ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter gets into position and takes some new pictures
The Distant Shores of Mars
A complex interplay of gravity, volcanoes and planetary wobble could pin down the age of oceans on Mars
3 Cosmic Images from 2017: No. 2
One year, so much science. Here's the second of three spectacular, but less widely seen images from the near and far universe
A Supersonic Parachute for Mars
Where do you test part of the landing system for Mars 2020? High above Earth, of course
For an Almost Daily Eclipse, Go to Mars
Earth may get great solar eclipses, but they don't happen all the time
Alone on Mars for 150 Months
The Martian has already happened, just not with a human
![Mars: As You've Never Seen It Before [Video]](https://static.scientificamerican.com/blogs/cache/file/C1C62D7D-4656-4DC2-A0A8465CA86C215B_agenda.jpg?w=275&h=154&fit=crop)
Mars: As You've Never Seen It Before [Video]
An astonishing rendering of 12 years of orbital images brings the planet to life
Astrobiology Roundup: Dust Traps, Juno, Mars Lava and more
What's happening in the universe?
![NASA's 50 Years of Mars Exploration [Video]](https://static.scientificamerican.com/blogs/cache/file/25E79892-D832-4B5B-B723D390B47D661F_agenda.jpg?w=275&h=154&fit=crop)
NASA's 50 Years of Mars Exploration [Video]
Humans have been visiting and exploring Mars for more than half a century, and NASA has released a video celebrating the agency's remarkable contributions
