Scientists surprised by source of largest quake detected on Mars
With future human missions to Mars in mind, a greater understanding of Martian seismic activity is pertinent.
Sat Oct 28 2023
If humans lived on the planet Mars, this is what our home might look like
Millions of dollars have been invested in the exploration of Mars, with a view to developing space tourism, or even someday settling there.
Sun Oct 23 2022
NASA's InSight lander detects space rocks as they slam into Mars
Scientists are now gaining a fuller understanding of this Martian trait, with help from NASA's robotic InSight lander.
Tue Sep 20 2022
Chinese spacecraft acquires images of entire planet of Mars
Among the images were China's first photographs of the Martian south pole, where almost all of the planet's water resources are locked.
Wed Jun 29 2022
NASA rover Perseverance collects first Martian rock sample
NASA chief and former astronaut Bill Nelson hailed it as "a momentous achievement."
Wed Sep 08 2021
'Nihao Mars': China's Zhurong rover touches down on Red Planet
A triumph for Beijing's increasingly bold space ambitions and a history-making feat for a nation on its first-ever Martian mission.
Sat May 15 2021
NASA extracts breathable oxygen from thin Martian air
The feat marked the first experimental extraction of a natural resources from the environment of another planet for direct use by humans.
Thu Apr 22 2021
Misi kapal angkasa pertama UAE, 'Hope' hampiri Marikh selepas enam bulan
Misi itu akan meneroka planet Marikh dalam dinamik skala harian dan menjelajah kitaran musim Martian yang bersamaan 687 hari di bumi.
Sat Feb 06 2021
The rocks on Mars suggest it used to look like Earth. What happened?
Two new studies look at a curious transition period in Martian history, when the planet went from being warm and wet to the dry, frozen place we know today.
Mon Jul 04 2016
2016 Oscars: A non-movie critic's choice for Best Picture
ASTRO Awani's Hafiz Marzukhi takes time out from his usual duties, without prior approval from his editors, to weigh on who will win the top prize at the 88th Annual Academy Awards.
Sun Feb 28 2016
'The Revenant' leads Oscar nominations
"The Revenant," a harrowing survival thriller starring Leonardo DiCaprio as a 19th century fur trapper, topped the Oscars nominations list Thursday with 12 nods, including for best picture and actor.
Fri Jan 15 2016
Matt Damon wins Globe for best actor in comedy for 'The Martian'
Matt Damon won the Golden Globe for best actor in a comedy or musical film on Sunday for his role in "The Martian."
Mon Jan 11 2016
'Mad Max: Fury Road' is surprise best film choice of Board of Review
Action adventure "Mad Max: Fury Road" was named the best film of 2015 on Tuesday by the National Board of Review.
Wed Dec 02 2015
Box Office: 'Goosebumps' tops 'The Martian,' 'Crimson Peak' falls flat
Aside from "Goosebumps," the weekend's best performer was "Bridge of Spies," the Steven Spielberg Cold War drama that raked in $15.4 million.
Mon Oct 19 2015
'The Martian' is a smash hit in China, and that's probably no accident
The phenomenon of Hollywood casting the Chinese in a flattering light to do better in the Mainland's huge box office market, is real.
Tue Oct 13 2015