Lake Salda, in southwestern Turkey, bears a close resemblance to Mars' Jezero crater, which is currently being sampled by ...

Why it's incredible: The lake is the only place on Earth that's similar to Jezero crater on Mars. Lake Salda is a body of water in Turkey that bears a strong resemblance to Mars' Jezero crater.

The findings suggest lichens could potentially survive on Mars, offering insights into extraterrestrial microbial survival and adaptation. Further long-term studies are recommended. This summary ...

For the first time, researchers have demonstrated that certain lichen species can survive Mars-like conditions, including exposure to ionising radiation, while maintaining a metabolically active ...

Flat2VR Studios, Paradox Interactive, and Bolverk Games have announced virtual reality survival simulation game Surviving Mars: Pioneer for PlayStation VR2, SteamVR, and Quest 2 and 3. It will ...

The volcanic crater lake attracts thousands of visitors each year. Those wanting to enjoy the deepest lake in the U.S. will need to schedule a visit soon, before access closes for more than two years.

Meteorite impacts might have made it possible for life to survive. Some of the oldest fossils of microbial life are close in age or just slightly older than the Pilbara crater. “Impact craters ...

which is within the crater. The feature’s many layers preserve millions of years of geological history on Mars, showing how it shifted from a wet to a dry environment. Perhaps one of the most ...

Being able to survive all of those is going to be the solution to keeping the settlers healthy and mobile in the long term. Mars' thin atmosphere, and a lack of protection by magnetic fields ...