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Concept showing what the hotel could look like.

Moon to get first hotel by 2032 (but don't look at the price tag)

Tech January 15, 2026 By Luke Alsford

Caveman aliens could be hiding on Mars, scientists say

Tech December 31, 2025 By Herbie Russell

Could we really live on Mars? In about 50 years we could, says expert Picture: getty/ Metro

Could we really live on Mars? In about 50 years we could - on one condition

Tech December 24, 2025 By Josh Milton

This artist's concept depicts NASA's Mars Atmosphere and Volatile EvolutioN (MAVEN) spacecraft near Mars. Image Addition Date: 06/23/2013

Martian probe suddenly goes silent and no one knows why

Tech December 12, 2025 By Josh Milton

High-resolution view of the planet Mars set against a dark star-filled deep space background. The illuminated Martian hemisphere reveals detailed surface textures, craters, valleys, volcanic formations, and the planet???s characteristic red-orange coloration. Realistic planetary 3D rendering captures the geology and atmosphere of the Red Planet with dramatic lighting and a wide cosmic backdrop. Ideal for astronomy themes, planetary science, space exploration concepts, Mars research missions, astrophysics visuals, educational materials, and editorial content focused on our neighboring planet in the Solar System. Planet Mars Maps Courtesy of NASA: https://science.nasa.gov/mars/resources/

First lightning bolts discovered on Mars in NASA breakthrough

Tech November 29, 2025 By William Hallowell

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Joe Marino/UPI/Shutterstock (15457648t) A SpaceX Starship rocket launches at 6:30 PM CDT on its tenth flight test from Launch Complex 1 at Starbase, Texas on Tuesday August 26, 2025. SpaceX plans to conduct a series of tests during the mission which it has yet to perform during earlier flights. SpaceX Launches Starship on its Tenth Flight Test From Starbase, Tx, Texas - 26 Aug 2025

Elon Musk's 403ft SpaceX Starship finally launches without a hitch on 10th attempt

US August 27, 2025 By Gergana Krasteva

Expert gives verdict on 'wrinkled mushroom' spotted on Mars

Tech June 18, 2025 By Jen Mills

Elon Musk unveils plan to colonize Mars fresh off exiting Trump White House

US May 30, 2025 By Jessica Kwong

14681759 Elon Musk leaves Fox News host stunned as he reveals terrifying prediction all Americans should fear

Elon Musk reveals terrifying reason Mars is ‘life insurance for humanity’

US May 6, 2025 By Jessica Kwong

This image from NASA?s Mars Perseverance rover, taken by the Mastcam-Z instrument?s right eye, shows the ?Skull Hill? target, a dark-toned float rock. The rover acquired this image while driving west downslope towards lower ?Witch Hazel Hill?. Perseverance acquired this image on April 11, 2025, or sol 1472 of the Mars 2020 mission NASA/JPL-Caltech/ASU

Nasa finds mysterious ‘Skull Hill’ on Mars and doesn't know where it came from

Tech April 22, 2025 By Jen Mills

Former CIA agent claims there was life on Mars and he saw 'bones' on the surface

Weird March 4, 2025 By Katie Boyden

Snickers, Mars, Twix, Kit Kat minis candy bars in a heap

New flavour of popular chocolate bar dubbed 'disgusting' by fans

Food February 28, 2025 By Jessica Hamilton

An illustration of a planetary alignment featuring Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune.

Can you still see the rare planetary parade alignment in the sky tonight?

Tech February 28, 2025 By Josh Milton

An illustration of a planetary alignment featuring Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune.

Every planet will align in a rare parade this month - here's how to see it

Tech February 28, 2025 By Josh Milton

We may finally know why Mars is red

Tech February 25, 2025 By Jen Mills

Every planet will align in a rare parade next month - here's how to see it

Tech January 28, 2025 By Josh Milton

Every planet will align in a rare parade this month - here's how to see it

Tech February 26, 2025 By Josh Milton

Here's what it could look like if we actually started living on Mars

Tech January 23, 2025 By Hiyah Zaidi

Illustration of Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn in a line

Six planets will align in rare parade tonight - here's the best way to see spectacle

Tech January 26, 2025 By Josh Milton

Illustration of Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn in a line

Exact date and time five planets might be visible with the naked eye

Tech January 21, 2025 By Josh Milton