NASA's Curiosity Discovers 'Coral' Rock on Mars Indicating Ancient Water

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NASA's Curiosity Discovers 'Coral' Rock on Mars Indicating Ancient Water
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NASA's Curiosity rover discovered a coral-shaped rock on Mars that formed billions of years ago when liquid water existed on the planet, indicating Mars once had a wetter environment. The rock's unique shape results from natural mineral deposits and erosion, providing evidence of ancient water activity on Mars.

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