(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Matthew Shindell, Smithsonian Institution (THE CONVERSATION) Living in today’s age of ...

The dream of establishing human colonies on Mars has captivated scientists and space enthusiasts for decades, but what once seemed like pure science fiction is increasingly becoming scientific reality ...

Helicopters on Mars may sound like something from a science fiction novel — or perhaps just a typical "Doctor Who" episode. But actually, they're not fully confined to the world of sci-fi; after all, ...

For decades, the idea of people living on Mars has felt like a distant fantasy, limited by the brutal cost of hauling ...