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Mars may look quiet from a distance, but up close it is anything but ...

Imagine driving down a desert highway on a bright summer afternoon when suddenly, the horizon disappears behind a towering wall of dust. Then, within minutes, the sky darkens, visibility drops to zero ...

Mars isn’t just dusty—it crackles with electricity. Scientists discovered that dust devils can generate tiny electric sparks, captured for the first time by Perseverance’s microphone. These static ...

Mars has an active, electrically charged surface where dust storms and spinning dust devils regularly move and reshape the ...

Massive walls of dust and debris called haboobs that roll through the U.S. Southwest can be awe-inspiring and terrifying, especially for motorists caught in their path. Thunderstorms spawn the ...

Exposure to high levels of fine dust can lead to severe health complications, particularly for vulnerable populations such as the elderly, children, and individuals with respiratory or cardiovascular ...