Mars rover carries out chemistry experiment never done beyond Earth
"This experiment's never been run before on another world," said Amy Williams, an astrobiologist working on the Curiosity mission.
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"This experiment's never been run before on another world," said Amy Williams, an astrobiologist working on the Curiosity mission.
Researchers have documented 55 instances of "mini lightning" over two Martian years by eavesdropping on the whirling wind recorded by NASA's Perseverance rover.
The new selection of NASA astronauts will spend two years in training before becoming eligible for flight assignments.
NASA's Mars rover Perseverance has uncovered rocks in a dry river channel that may hold potential signs of ancient microscopic life.
A 54-pound meteorite from Mars sold for more than $5 million when it went up for auction on Wednesday at Sotheby's.
The new images by the Curiosity rover on Mars show "dramatic evidence" of ancient groundwater in crisscrossing low ridges, NASA said.
The latest selfie by NASA's Perseverance rover at Mars has captured an unexpected guest: a Martian dust devil.
NASA hopes a revised plan will get Mars samples back to Earth faster and cost less than the agency's original plan.
Skywatchers can mark the calendar with a busy lineup of celestial occurrences in 2025.
The orbits of six planets will bring them to the same side of the sun to create a "planetary parade" in early June.
The minimum distance between Mars and Earth is about 34 million miles, according to NASA.
Up until Friday, all images seen of the planet were technically of its past.
After becoming the first machine to fly in Mars' thin atmosphere, Ingenuity continues to set records on the red planet.
The microphone picked up 308 dust pings as the dust devil whipped by, the study's author said.
"Dec. 7 brings one of those magical moments when the sky changes dramatically before your very eyes," NASA said.
The European Space Agency released images of a cloud on Mars that reached up to 1,118 miles long.
Following pledge to be the first beer on Mars, Budweiser deploys third experiment for microgravity beer research
In our solar system family, Mars is Earth's next-of-kin, the next-door relative that has captivated humans for millennia. The attraction is sure to grow with Monday's arrival of a NASA lander named InSight.
The longest total lunar eclipse of the century arrives Friday night, showcasing a blood moon for most of the Eastern Hemisphere.
New Mars discoveries are advancing the case for possible life on the red planet, past or even present.
NASA is going to Mars again, this time with the first spaceship dedicated to digging deep below the surface to find out what's shaking on the red planet.
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk says if things go according to plan people will be on Mars just nine years from now.
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk says if things go according to plan people will be on Mars just nine years from now.
Right now, Mars is about 48 million miles from us, coming ever closer until May 30, when the red planet passes within 46.8 million miles.
There's lots of talk on social media Monday afternoon about a woman on Mars.
It has been two weeks since a contentious Hamtramck City Council meeting sparked loud controversy when the council voted to fire City Manager Adel al-Adlani.
In a quick motion, the Detroit Pistons reportedly traded up from No. 21 to No. 17 to take Stanford guard Ebuka Okorie in the NBA draft on Tuesday.
Just months after winning their first NCAA championship title since 1989, the Michigan Wolverines celebrated several of their players who were selected in the 2026 NBA draft.
Jazz Chisholm Jr. homered, drove in two runs and scored twice and the New York Yankees beat the Detroit Tigers 4-3.
Yaxel Lendeborg, the Michigan star and South Jersey native, was selected 11th overall by the Golden State Warriors in the 2026 NBA Draft Tuesday night.
President Trump says major automakers Ford and General Motors are in talks with defense contractors about possibly repurposing some plants for weapons production.
The Supreme Court rejected a Michigan family's argument that their home should have been sold at open-market value to cover an unpaid tax bill of just over $2,000.
A system transition away from decades-old tax processing technology contributed to slower refund timelines for Michigan taxpayers this spring, state officials confirmed Monday.
The shooting happened around 3 a.m. Tuesday in the 18700 block of Monica Street near Clarita Street, according to police.
It has been two weeks since a contentious Hamtramck City Council meeting sparked loud controversy when the council voted to fire City Manager Adel al-Adlani.
President Trump says major automakers Ford and General Motors are in talks with defense contractors about possibly repurposing some plants for weapons production.
According to AAA, the average cost of gas statewide sits at $4.07.
Ford is recalling more than 250,000 vehicles that were incorrectly repaired under a previous recall meant to fix a problem that caused the engine to stall while driving, according to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration.
The United Auto Workers announced on Wednesday a tentative agreement with American Axle in Three Rivers, Michigan, ending a 10-day strike.
American Axle, which is headquartered in Detroit, is a Tier 1 supplier to General Motors. UAW members have launched a strike at its Three Rivers site.
National Detroit-style Pizza Day is June 23, a date tied to a dish that traces its roots to a Detroit neighborhood bar and a Sicilian family recipe from 1946.
Crews have been preparing all morning, getting everything ready for the show just after 10 p.m.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
Claude Guillemot and a flight instructor were flying in a twin-motor Cessna 421 on Friday evening. An investigation into the crash is underway.
James Burrows directed more than 1,000 episodes of television, including every episode of the original "Will & Grace."
Jazz Chisholm Jr. homered, drove in two runs and scored twice and the New York Yankees beat the Detroit Tigers 4-3.
President Trump says major automakers Ford and General Motors are in talks with defense contractors about possibly repurposing some plants for weapons production.
The Supreme Court rejected a Michigan family's argument that their home should have been sold at open-market value to cover an unpaid tax bill of just over $2,000.
The Supreme Court rejected a former Louisiana inmate's effort to sue state prison officials after they shaved his dreadlocks in violation of his religious beliefs.
The owner of Moore Honey estimated that only about a quarter of the 408 hives would survive.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer named a new acting director of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services ahead of current Director Elizabeth Hertel's departure.
On Monday, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced the state's second round of medical debt forgiveness.
Blood drives are happening all across Michigan, including one at the Sickle Cell Disease Association of America Michigan Chapter in Detroit.
An experimental fentanyl vaccine that has spent years in development is now entering a new phase, offering new hope in the fight against the nation's ongoing overdose epidemic.
Gallup found that only 49% of Americans were "cost-secure" last year, with concerns about medical bills and prescription costs rising across income groups.
It has been two weeks since a contentious Hamtramck City Council meeting sparked loud controversy when the council voted to fire City Manager Adel al-Adlani.
In a quick motion, the Detroit Pistons reportedly traded up from No. 21 to No. 17 to take Stanford guard Ebuka Okorie in the NBA draft on Tuesday.
Just months after winning their first NCAA championship title since 1989, the Michigan Wolverines celebrated several of their players who were selected in the 2026 NBA draft.
Jazz Chisholm Jr. homered, drove in two runs and scored twice and the New York Yankees beat the Detroit Tigers 4-3.
Yaxel Lendeborg, the Michigan star and South Jersey native, was selected 11th overall by the Golden State Warriors in the 2026 NBA Draft Tuesday night.
Former U.S. Energy Secretary and Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm appears exclusively on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters.
We're in the throes of the 100 most dangerous driving days of the year as more folks take to the road for vacations.
Four leaders appear in one-on-one conversations on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters this Sunday to discuss their political futures and the road ahead in the 2026 midterms.
Bob Riney, president and CEO of Henry Ford Health, headlines Michigan Matters this Sunday, along with three other community champions who discuss important issues dissected at the Mackinac Policy Conference.
It's the fourth year the Detroit Grand Prix has been on the streets of the Motor City after moving from Belle Isle.
State lawmakers held a rally at the Michigan Capitol on Tuesday, calling on their fellow lawmakers to address concerns about data center developments.
It has been two weeks since a contentious Hamtramck City Council meeting sparked loud controversy when the council voted to fire City Manager Adel al-Adlani.
In the last two months, the city of Auburn Hills, Michigan, has received countless complaints about Amazon's Prime Air drone delivery service.
Rain returns in the evening on Wednesday and is isolated on Thursday. But our big focus is the high heat next week.
President Trump claims the problems with the Reflecting Pool in Washington are due to vandalism.