“While the dust on Mars isn’t going to be the most dangerous part of a mission to the Red Planet, it’s definitely a hazard ...

Inhaling dust particles from the Red Planet over long periods of time could put humans at risk of developing respiratory issues, thyroid disease and other health problems.

Mars has fascinated people for centuries, not only because it is our closest neighbor in space but also because of its striking red color. The Red Planet’s rusty hue has been a mystery for a long time ...

Martian dust contains hazardous substances like silica, perchlorates, nanophase iron oxides and toxic metals, which can cause ...

The study comes just when NASA’s Curiosity rover detected the largest organic compounds ever found on Mars. But while that ...

A recent study suggests that toxic Martian dust could pose significant health risks to astronauts, necessitating specialized ...

NASA’s Perseverance rover recorded unusual sounds as a Martian dust devil passed directly over the robotic vehicle in 2021, and we now know they came from electrical activity in the storm ...