Mars Satellite Images Reveal Giant ‘Kidney Beans,’ Sparking Hints of Water and Life

Mars Satellite Images Reveal Giant ‘Kidney Beans,’ Sparking Hints of Water and Life

Frozen dunes observed on Mars’ surface may provide insights into the planet’s past climate and the potential for life. Carbon dioxide frost covering these dunes halts their usual movement, offering a unique opportunity to study how seasonal changes shape Mars’ surface. Researchers are examining whether conditions on the Red Planet once supported liquid water for … Read more

Ancient Martian Ocean Shoreline Discovered Beneath Surface by Zhurong Rover

Ancient Martian Ocean Shoreline Discovered Beneath Surface by Zhurong Rover

A buried shoreline from an ancient Martian ocean has been identified beneath the surface of the Red Planet. Data from China’s Zhurong rover, which explored Mars from May 2021 to May 2022, has indicated that a vast body of water once covered part of the planet billions of years ago. Ground-penetrating radar has detected smooth, … Read more