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'Spiders on Mars' fully awakened on Earth for 1st time — and scientists are shrieking with joyResearchers have recreated the bizarre spider-like features seen on the surface of Mars for the first time ever. The breakthrough could help unravel further mysteries surrounding the static Martian arachnids.
By Harry Baker Published
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A long-lost moon could explain Mars' weird shape and extreme terrainUnlike the other planets in the solar system, Mars is distinctly triaxial, meaning it is an ellipsoid with different sizes along all three axes.
By Paul Sutter Published
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Scientists spot ancient 'smiley face' on Mars — and it could contain signs of lifeNewly released images of Mars reveal a "smiley" salt deposit on the Red Planet's surface. A related study suggests that similar deposits, which were left behind from ancient lakes, may be a good place to look for signs of former life on Mars.
By Harry Baker Published
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200 meteorites on Earth traced to 5 craters on MarsAstronomers have traced the origins of 200 meteorites to five impact craters in two volcanic regions on Mars, known as Tharsis and Elysium.
By Victoria Corless Published
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Enormous hidden ocean discovered under Mars could contain lifeScientists examining data from NASA's InSight Lander have revealed the likely presence of an underground reservoir containing enough liquid to cover the planet with a mile of water.
By Ben Turner Published
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Space photo of the week: Stunning sand dunes slash across Mars' polar ice capThis stunning image of dune fields near Mars' north polar ice cap, taken by NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, showcases the impact of polar winds on the Red Planet's landscape.
By Jamie Carter Published
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8 must-see destinations for your (future) Mars vacationBy Elizabeth Howell Published
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NASA Mars rover finds 'first compelling detection' of potential fossilized life on the Red PlanetA peculiar leopard-spotted rock, found beside an ancient, dried-out river in Mars' Jezero crater, contains some tantalizing clues of ancient life, NASA said.
By Ben Turner Published
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NASA's Curiosity rover accidentally reveals ultra-rare sulfur crystals after crushing a rock on MarsNASA's Curiosity rover revealed an 'oasis' of rare elemental sulfur on Mars after accidentally crushing a rock with its tires. The yellow crystals have never been spotted on the Red Planet before.
By Harry Baker Published
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