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NASA scientists have recreated Martian conditions in laboratory experiments, revealing that the planet's spider-like formations are caused by sublimation processes involving sunlight, ice, and gas, providing insights into Mars's geological history and potential habitability.
Scientists have discovered that mysterious fairy circles may indicate underground hydrogen reserves, offering a potential new method for exploring and harnessing clean, natural hydrogen as a sustainable energy source, which could revolutionize the global energy landscape.
A photo taken by NASA's Curiosity rover shows a mushroom-like formation on Mars, sparking speculation about potential signs of life. Experts suggest it is likely a natural geological formation shaped by wind erosion, and the harsh environmental conditions on Mars make surface life unlikely, though subsurface habitats could still harbor life.
A vast volcanic superstructure, the Melanesian Border Plateau, has been discovered in the Pacific Ocean, covering around 222,000 square kilometers. Research led by University of Nevada geoscientist Kevin Konrad has uncovered evidence of its formation, shedding light on the forces that shape our planet. The plateau's creation involved multiple volcanic structures over millions of years, influenced by hotspots in the mantle. Understanding the slow, complex formation of such superstructures could provide insights into climate change and past extinction events, and may lead to the discovery of similar formations in other parts of the world.
NASA's Curiosity rover has reached Gediz Vallis Ridge on Mount Sharp, Mars, where evidence of colossal debris flows from 3 billion years ago can be seen. These flows occurred when Mars was a wet world with lakes and rivers. The journey to the ridge was challenging, but it allows scientists to study rocks from the mountain and gain insights into Mars' past. Meanwhile, the Perseverance Rover is exploring Mars' Jezero Crater for signs of past microbial life.
NASA's Curiosity rover has successfully reached a ridge on Mars that preserves evidence of one of the planet's last wet periods. The ridge was formed by powerful debris flows that carried mud and boulders down the side of a mountain. Curiosity's previous attempts were hindered by challenging terrain, but it has now captured a 360-degree panoramic mosaic of the formation. The rover will study the rocks transported from higher up on Mount Sharp, providing insights into the planet's geological history. This achievement marks a significant milestone in Curiosity's mission to explore Mars.