"If two dust devils happen upon each other, they can either obliterate one another or merge, with the stronger one consuming ...

Mars is the exciting next step in our exploration of space, but dust particles that were already a problem on the moon could ...

Mars is a dusty place. Much of the planet is covered in a thick layer of dust rich in tiny particles of iron, which gives the planet its famous red color. Swirling dust storms are common and ...

Nearly half of Mars dust consists of silica, which on Earth is known to cause silicosis, an incurable lung disease that progressively scars lung tissue. The Martian silica particles measure about 3 ...

Here's everything you need to know about dust storms on Mars and ... to burrow deep into the red planet to take its temperature. A recent study suggests that Mars’ red hue originates from ...

Toxic dust on Mars would make a future mission to the red planet extremely hazardous for ... Every few years there are globe-encompassing storms that lay down a thick coat,” he told CNN ...

But the first human explorers on Mars may spend around a year ... which gives the planet its famous red color. Swirling dust storms are common and, in some cases, can engulf the entire globe.

The planet is located within an area of our solar system where liquid water could exist on its surface. However, Mars is very cold and has severe dust storms. The tough environment is challenging ...