Mysterious Martian Rocks Crash on Earth, Defying Age Expectations

Scientists have discovered that many Martian rocks that have landed on Earth are surprisingly young, contradicting the belief that most of the Martian surface is old. Different dating techniques have yielded conflicting results, making it difficult to accurately determine the age of these rocks. However, a team of researchers has developed a method to correct for contamination and found that the rocks are indeed relatively young, ranging from 161 million to 540 million years old. This suggests that frequent impacts on Mars have exposed and ejected younger rocks that have been replenished by volcanic activity. The findings provide insights into the geological processes and history of Mars.