Perseverance Rover Discovers Mysterious 'Popcorn Rocks' on Mars

NASA's Perseverance Rover has discovered unusual 'popcorn rocks' in the Bright Angel region of Mars' Jezero Crater, suggesting past water flow. These rocks, characterized by their popcorn-like textures and mineral veins, provide further evidence of ancient water activity. Perseverance's mission focuses on finding signs of ancient life and understanding past environments that could have supported life. The rover's journey to Bright Angel was challenging due to boulder fields, but it successfully navigated through and is now analyzing the unique rocks to determine their mineral composition.