
NASA's Perseverance Rover Discovers 'Popcorn' Rocks on Mars
NASA's Perseverance rover has discovered rocks with a "popcorn-like texture" on Mars, suggesting past groundwater flow and potential clues to past life. The photos were taken using the rover's advanced Mastcam-Z camera system. Perseverance, launched in 2020, has been exploring a new area called Bright Angel, where scientists are intrigued by the unique rock formations.