Spacecraft spots "spiders" scattered across surface of Mars
The creepy patterns were observed by the European Space Agency's ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter.
The creepy patterns were observed by the European Space Agency's ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter.
WBZ TV's Zach Green explains
The red planet will be visible at night throughout October.
Monday is the last day to support a name chosen by a Westwood girl for the NASA Mars rover.
An elementary school student from Westwood could end up naming the next Mars rover.
After traveling millions of miles, the lander touched down to cheers in the command center -- and at MIT.
Mars is in the news this week with the discovery of a possible lake beneath its surface and a close approach to Earth.
Can Mars support life? Scientists looking for answers have discovered a lake of liquid water under the Red Planet's surface.
Organic matter has been found on Mars in soil samples taken from 3 billion-year-old mudstone in the Gale crater by the Curiosity rover, NASA announced Thursday.
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk says if things go according to plan people will be on Mars just nine years from now.
Here's how to see Mars at its brightest.
Peter Degen-Portnoy of Stoneham is among the semifinalists competing for a one-way trip to Mars.
Two scientists from Somerville are on the short list to take a one-way trip to Mars. The non-profit group "Mars One" is planning a human settlement on the red planet, and 200,000 people from around the world applied to make the trip. Scientific researcher Yari Rodriguez is one of the 700 finalists.
Here's a thought that's literally out of this world: a one way trip to Mars. Two locals are on the short list to do just that.
Choose your favorite Halloween candy!
"Touchdown confirmed," said engineer and MIT grad Allen Chen. "We're safe on Mars."
Yellow Tulip Project ambassadors in Plymouth Community Intermediate School are on a mission to destigmatize mental health care and people are noticing.
Two Boston police officers went out of their way to bring some birthday cheer to a man who called 911.
According to the Healey administration, in the last five months more than 3,500 new arrivals have been assisted with work authorizations.
Federal investigators are accusing Roman Serban of stealing thousands of dollars from Walmart customers across the Northeast, including here in Massachusetts.
Taking a break from social media could have a huge impact on a woman's body image.
Karen Read's high-profile murder trial in Dedham ended for the day after the jury heard from four witnesses.
Jami Parker is accused of shooting and killing boyfriend Jeffrey Carr in Leominster.
Robert Kraft says some student protesters on college campuses "need to be held accountable."
Federal investigators are accusing Roman Serban of stealing thousands of dollars from Walmart customers across the Northeast, including here in Massachusetts.
The I-Team found the state is paying vendors millions without knowing what it is getting for its money.
Taking a break from social media could have a huge impact on a woman's body image.
A new study finds that negative emotion can impact the health of your blood vessels.
New research finds that women approaching menopause could be at higher risk for depression.
A new survey finds that young Americans are falling prey to skin cancer myths.
Scientists in China have created a test using artificial intelligence that can detect cancer using one spot of dried blood.
The I-Team found the state is paying vendors millions without knowing what it is getting for its money.
A Townsend woman was scammed into believing a famous actor was in love with her. Then the case took on a potentially more sinister turn.
State contracts obtained by the I-Team show taxpayers are paying tens of millions of dollars to hotels for rooms and food.
A fourth-grade teacher at an elementary school in Cambridge is facing child rape charges.
William Foley Jr., a five-time drunk driver who lost his license after a fatal crash in 2001, is back behind bars after an I-Team investigation.
Surveys have found that support for Israel is "fairly consistent," regardless of campus protests.
Quincy City Council President Ian Cain and Swansea attorney John Deaton are seeking the Republican nomination to run against Sen. Elizabeth Warren.
Pro-Palestinian students have accelerated their protests of the Israel-Hamas war. But are the they helping or hurting their cause?
Massachusetts State Sen. Peter Durant weighed in on budget concerns in Massachusetts.
According to ADL's annual Audit of Antisemitic Incidents, Massachusetts had the fifth most incidents in the country last year, up a shocking 189 percent over 2022.
You can once again grab a cocktail to go in Massachusetts.
April 20, 2024 is Record Store Day. See which record shops in Massachusetts are participating.
Boston Dynamics' latest robot is ready to "exceed human capabilities," the company says.
Rising costs are forcing small businesses located on Boston's Massachusetts Avenue to close.
Boston-based box wine brand Alileo teamed up with Caffe Nero to launch a coffee and wine experience in Massachusetts.
The Strawbery Banke Museum in Portsmouth offers visitors the chance to explore more than 350 years of New Hampshire's history.
Prezza mixologist Craig Carpenter has a unique spin on Manhattans, including a bottle of bourbon with a meaningful backstory.
Take a tour of a stunning property near Harvard Square mixing modern design with quiet luxury.
See what happens when a husband-and-wife pilot couple build their dream home overlooking Logan Airport.
When it comes to updating a house, it all starts with color.
Mike Yastrzemski had a visit from his grandfather Carl and then homered into the Red Sox bullpen like the Hall of Fame outfielder so often did in his heyday, and the San Francisco Giants beat Boston 3-1 on Thursday.
The Maple Leafs will be without their leading scorer again in Game 6, while the Bruins are shuffling their lines in hopes of ending the series.
Chad Ryland will have to outperform kicker Joey Slye, whom the Patriots agreed to sign on Thursday.
Tom Brady won't be taking his roast lying down. Like he's done on countless Sunday nights in the past, Brady apparently plans to "win" this roast.
Could Kristaps Porzingis be back in the Celtics lineup if the team makes it to the Eastern Conference Finals?
Researchers spotted a 37-year-old right whale mother named Wolf and her calf off the coast of Massachusetts.
The 2024 cicada broods will not be emerging in Massachusetts - but the buzzing bugs are set to appear here in 2025.
A pair of vultures thought to be "actively dying" actually had too much to drink, wildlife rescuers in Connecticut say.
A fluffy pile of golden retrievers took over the Boston Common in memory of Spencer the marathon dog.
The thick fog made for an eerie sight as the Mayflower II crossed the Cape Cod Canal.