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Mysterious mineral on Mars was spat out by an explosive eruption 3 billion years ago
By Harry Baker published
Scientists have finally identified the origin of a puzzling volcanic mineral on Mars that was found at the bottom of an ancient lake by the Curiosity rover.
Mars' oldest meteorite traced to strange double impact crater
By Ben Turner published
Scientists made the discovery by assessing over 94 million craters on Mars
Bizarre 'polygons' are cracking through the surface of Mars
By Brandon Specktor published
A new image from NASA's HIRISE camera reveals strange 'polygons' cracking open the surface of Mars. It's just a typical sign of spring, scientists say.
The 'doorway' seen on Mars is not for aliens. Here's how it really formed.
By Tom Metcalfe published
The internet erupted after a photograph from the Mars Curiosity rover appeared to show an "alien door," experts are pretty sure it's just a natural feature.
Scientists discover bizarre 'worm-like' aurora stretching halfway across Mars
By Brandon Specktor published
Scientists detected an enormous new type of aurora stretching halfway across the Martian atmosphere.
Mars helicopter photographs wreckage of its own landing gear in eerily desolate image
By Stephanie Pappas published
The Mars helicopter Ingenuity has snapped eerily desolate photographs of the spent parachute and backshell that conveyed it to the Red Planet.
2 giant marsquakes rock the far side of the Red Planet
By Scott Dutfield published
Mars was recently shaken up by two of the largest marsquakes recorded.
Mars’ death-spiraling moon captured in gorgeous eclipse video
By Ben Turner published
By watching Phobos’ orbit carefully, scientists can gain some important insights into the Martian interior.
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