Unraveling Martian Mysteries: Liquid Meltwater and Perchlorate Fuel Exploration

Scientists from Brown University have conducted a study suggesting that gullies on Mars may have formed from periods of liquid meltwater resulting from melting ice on and beneath the planet's surface. By simulating conditions on Mars, the researchers found that when the planet tilts on its axis to 35 degrees, the atmosphere becomes dense enough for brief episodes of melting to occur at gully locations. This study fills in gaps in understanding how these gullies formed and raises questions about the potential for life on Mars.